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Twelve Tips for Visiting a Christmas Tree Farm

Twelve Tips for Visiting a Christmas Tree Farm

Written and Contributed by TRACY CLELAND First: Plan Ahead 1. Check out the Christmas tree farm ahead of time. The Christmas tree is the central decoration in many homes this time of year.  Although the real vs. artificial debate reigns supreme each year, I admit to being a fan of the real tree–I’ve never had or wanted anything else. A real tree, if cut fresh and kept watered, will last the entire season, filling your home with a wonderful aroma. Visiting…

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Christmas Tree Facts

Christmas Tree Facts

Tree Facts: Real Trees are renewable, recyclable resource. Artificial trees contain non-biodegradable plastics and metals. Real Christmas Trees are grown in all 50 states. Most artificial trees are manufactured in Korea, Thailand or Hong Kong. There are about 1 million acres production for growing Christmas Trees. Each acre provides the daily oxygen requirements for 18 people. For every Real Christmas Tree harvested, 2-3 seedlings are planted in its place the following spring. It can take as many as 15 years…

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