SCITUATE − Beverly Westerveld was 13 years old when she planted her first Christmas tree after her father started Tree-Berry Farm in Scituate in 1974. They added blueberry bushes shortly after.

The decorating of an evergreen tree at Christmas as we know it can be traced ... such as popcorn or berries; little birds are very appropriate for the symbolism and dried plants and fruits.

Once the wax has cooled and set, thread the berries onto to some florist wire and use the wire to attach them to your decorations or straight onto the branches of your Christmas tree.