This Tennessee Christmas tree farm offers a unique "choose-and-cut" experience

This Tennessee Christmas tree farm offers a unique "choose-and-cut" experience

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This Tennessee Christmas tree farm offers a unique "choose-and-cut" experience

NPR

This Tennessee Christmas tree farm offers a unique "choose-and-cut" experience A Christmas tree farm in the Smoky Mountains tries to bring "joy to the world" each season. AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: Every year, millions of folks get real live Christmas trees from stores and tree lots. PIERCE GENTRY, BYLINE: The Wilson Glyn Christmas Tree Farm could be a Hallmark movie set. GENTRY: That's Hal Wilson, who started growing Christmas trees on the farm 15 years ago.

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Sustainability, cost of living drive demand for real Christmas trees

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For seven-year-old Teddy, picking out his family's Christmas tree is one of the most exciting parts of preparation for the big day. "Christmas finally starts when you bring your real Christmas tree into the house, and then it smells like Christmas," she said. He said he had noticed rising interest in real Christmas trees both locally and nationally over the …

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North Carolina's Christmas tree farms are thriving despite Hurricane Helene

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North Carolina's Christmas tree farms are thriving despite Hurricane Helene

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North Carolina's Christmas tree farms are thriving despite Hurricane Helene Hurricane Helene swept through several North Carolina Christmas tree farms, but despite some losses there are plenty of trees left at least for this holiday season. PAUL GARBER, BYLINE: The final trim is being made on a Fraser fir on Roger Hester's Christmas tree lot in Lewisville, North Carolina. The …

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Hurricane Helene, Chinese replicas: US Christmas tree growers face more fear than cheer

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Hurricane Helene, Chinese replicas: US Christmas tree growers face more fear than cheer

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The aftermath of Hurricane Helene has devastated the famed North Carolina’s Christmas tree industry in the US with farmers struggling to salvage crops and cope with long-term supply disruptions As millions of Americans prepare to purchase live Christmas trees this holiday season, the industry finds itself grappling with unprecedented challenges that have tested its resilience. An industry weathering the storm …

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The White House’s Christmas tree is a symbol of resilience for hurricane-hit North Carolina farms

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The White House’s Christmas tree is a symbol of resilience for hurricane-hit North Carolina farms

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NEWLAND, N.C. — The Cartner family had known since last year that one of their farm’s Christmas trees would be headed to the White House this winter. The official White House Christmas tree, a 20-foot Fraser fir, is seen at the Cartner’s Christmas Tree Farm, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Newland, N.C. The official White House Christmas tree, a 20-foot …

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How drought is ruining Christmas in the Northeast

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How drought is ruining Christmas in the Northeast

CNN

CNN — Christmas tree farmers across the Northeast are looking decidedly less merry as they struggle to keep their trees alive amid a weeks-long drought that has left vegetation brown, shriveled and crisp. It’s the young trees at Christmas tree farms that are getting hit hardest, threatening to impact many farms’ tree sales in the future, since it takes about …

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For tree vendors of New York City, Christmas is serious business. Do not crash their turf

1 year ago

For tree vendors of New York City, Christmas is serious business. Do not crash their turf

LA Times

The staffers at Uptown Christmas Trees have a saying they live by for one month of the year: Sell the effing tree. “They don’t realize how difficult getting a Christmas tree into New York City is,” said Ciree Nash, chief operating officer of Uptown, which was founded by her father, George Nash, and mother, Dr. Jane Waterman. “And that’s top …

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Make it an eco Christmas with wooden wreaths, and glass ornaments

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Make it an eco Christmas with wooden wreaths, and glass ornaments

The Hindu

‘Tis that time of the year again when homes welcome ginormous trees adorned with sparkling baubles, vibrant ribbons, and ornaments handed down over generations. “I’ve made them in a more uniform size to make them perfect for gifting,” says the professional chartered accountant of her mini gnomes, stockings, stars, and ‘ugly’ sweater ornaments. “These include stars designed with locally sourced …

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Yabbies, Christmas trees in high demand as Riverland prepares for flood peak amid festive season

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Yabbies, Christmas trees in high demand as Riverland prepares for flood peak amid festive season

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Summer in South Australia's Riverland is synonymous with catching yabbies, but this year commercial fisherman Garry Warrick may have the waterways to himself. "At the moment it's up and down a bit with the cooler weather — so we're probably getting 40 to 50 kilograms a day," Mr Warrick said. Mr Warrick said he expected yabby numbers to increase once …

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Potted Christmas trees are a rentable alternative to their fake and fresh-cut cousins

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Potted Christmas trees are a rentable alternative to their fake and fresh-cut cousins

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Potted Christmas trees are a rentable alternative to their fake and fresh-cut cousins Enlarge this image toggle caption Rent a Christmas Tree Rent a Christmas Tree When I was a kid, there was a year my parents bought a spruce for our yard. Enlarge this image toggle caption Rent a Christmas Tree Rent a Christmas Tree Customers order their trees …

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Christmas tree giveaway spreads festive cheer amid skyrocketing national consumer demand

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Christmas tree giveaway spreads festive cheer amid skyrocketing national consumer demand

ABC

Christmas tree farmers are struggling to keep up with supply as the pandemic drives an upswing in consumer demand this festive season. Key points: Forestry company gives away free Christmas trees from radiata pine commercial estates Christmas tree supply squeezed by closure of farms, along with weather and pests Former gardener for Royal family shares his secrets to keeping Christmas …

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Shoppers shocked after finding real, fresh-cut Christmas trees in unlikely store

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Shoppers shocked after finding real, fresh-cut Christmas trees in unlikely store

Daily Mail

Fresh cut pine trees have hit the aisles at Big W, leaving many shoppers in disbelief at the unusual find. 'I have never seen real Christmas trees in Australia,' she said. Shoppers appeared genuinely shocked to see real trees for sale in the Big W store 'That is a lot cheaper than most of the fake one,' one woman wrote, …

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Bidens open holidays with Christmas tree and 'friendsgiving'

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Sassy Christmas Tree Farm Goes Full 'Magic Mike' In Viral Video

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LOADING ERROR LOADING A tree farm in Utah is turning Christmas magic into something that looks more akin to “Magic Mike” with a sassy viral video. Now, it’s going viral on TikTok, where two versions of the video have received more than 3 million views combined ahead of the company’s Nov. 22 tree lot opening. Although there have been reports …

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Getting A Real Christmas Tree This Year? Here's What You Should Know.

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Getting A Real Christmas Tree This Year? Here's What You Should Know.

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Thomas Barwick via Getty Images In recent years, many tree lots have sold out more quickly. “We’ve never run out of Christmas trees in the U.S.,” said Tim O’Connor, executive director of the National Christmas Tree Association. “When we hear about Christmas tree shortages, it’s less about not having enough trees, but more that your tree may not be from …

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What The Hallmark Is Going On? All The Christmas Stuff Is Here Starting Now

3 years, 2 months ago

What The Hallmark Is Going On? All The Christmas Stuff Is Here Starting Now

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LOADING ERROR LOADING Halloween is more than a week away, but Hallmark Channel has already decked itself with fake snow and cheesy romance as its Christmas season kicks off on Friday. And it’s not just a little Christmas thrown into the network’s usual mix of “Golden Girls” reruns and original series. On Sunday, police detectives Tamera Mowry-Housley and Paul Campbell …

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Why I won’t be killing a tree for Christmas this year

4 years ago

Why I won’t be killing a tree for Christmas this year

The Independent

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15 of the best family-run Christmas tree lots in Los Angeles

4 years ago

15 of the best family-run Christmas tree lots in Los Angeles

LA Times

As the coronavirus continues to spread throughout Los Angeles and the rest of the world, it’s clear the holidays will be different this year. When: Nov. 27 Where: 28900 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills 4995 Kanan Road, Agoura Hills 27000 Bouquet Canyon Road, Valencia Info: 255-2277; bennettsbest.net Big Wave Dave’s Christmas Trees Big Wave Dave’s Christmas Trees returns to Underwood Family …

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Where to cut your own Christmas tree in L.A.

4 years ago

Where to cut your own Christmas tree in L.A.

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Since the pandemic started, Americans have been struggling to find ways to create a sense of normalcy while remaining safe, including preserving holiday traditions like choosing a Christmas tree. When: Opens Nov. 28, weekends only 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: 3436 Padua Ave., Claremont Info: chamberlain-choose-and-cut-christmas-tree.business.site Christmas Tree Ranch Farms This family-run enterprise owns tree farms in Thousand Oaks …

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