Christmas Tree Fresh

Subject: Christmas Tree Fresh Mon Nov 17, 2008 12:50 am

1/4 cup micronized iron
1 gallon hot water
2 cups light corn syrup
4 teaspoons chlorinated household bleach

Mix micronized iron into hot water. Stir in corn syrup and bleach. Micronized iron does not completely dissolve. It makes a bluish, green mixture with particles which settle to bottom. Saw off a diagonal slice at least one inch from original cut. Place tree in a tree holder that will hold a generous amount of liquid. Pour in solution. Add warm tap water daily, as needed, to keep it filled.

Note Micronized iron, a natural horticultural iron, is available at florist, garden supply and hardware stores under the brand names.