GATHERING BIRCH Birch branches add new dimension to winter arrangements. My favorite type is Mountain Birch, native to Pennsylvania. Its smooth brown bark and tiny buds are the perfect texture for wreaths and bases. Birch has a pleasant fragrance, and remains very flexible weeks after harvesting. Add birch twigs to swags and centerpieces as a filler, or bend it into forms for the perfect base (see below to learn how to make one of my signature birch designs for the holidays). Just clip a few birch branches and fold together. Tie the bundle where the twigs cross with wire. Now you have a simple base! H O L I D A Y F E A T H E R W H I S K
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PROJECTS The Birch Tree has a long history as a craft medium, and provides many useful possibilities. It was once the main component in constructing bark canoes, trapping baskets, and rustic twig tables. Some people still chew the bark to maintain dental health. You may even find it in your local convenience store disguised as Birch Beer.
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