MAKE A HARAKEKE CHRISTMAS TREE

After the flax flowers have finished there are large, dark, pointy seed pods at angles to the stalk. Wire several of these long stalks together making sure the pods are arranged to give a rounded tree-like structure. Red and gold decorations, home-made felt birds or small lights can be added, and do look great, or leave your tree bare in its natural stylish shape. Anne Corsbie, Mangawhai