When December rolls around, our house fills with twinkle lights, pine-scented candles, and my little ones asking, “Can we ...

Christmas trees have something in common with trees cut to make paper: Replacing them with other materials does not really save trees. Both types of trees are grown on managed land, essentially tree ...

This post was updated on December 5, 2024. Looking to cut down your own Christmas tree? These area farms offer firs, spruces, and more. Don’t forget blankets or towels for the top of the car, bungee ...

If you’re looking for a fuller tree this holiday season, the answer might be hiding in plain sight in your garden — or even ...

A permit is required to cut a tree on public land. They are issued by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and the National Forest Service. Permits are for specific areas and range from $5 to $10 with ...

The weekend after Thanksgiving, Christmas tree farms are open for the season, and many families have the tradition to do the cut-your-own tree experience. While there are no cut-your-own tree farms in ...

A family cuts a live tree at Holloway’s Christmas Tree Farm in Nipomo in 2013. Laura Dickinson The Tribune You may still have Thanksgiving leftovers in the fridge, but Christmas is only a few short ...

Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina and left many Christmas tree farms scrambling or behind on production. Now the region’s tree farmers are ready to tell their stories, with many ...

The tariffs are expected to raise overall shopping prices. A Lending Tree report estimates tariffs will be adding $40.6 billion to holiday spending, equating to an extra $132 per shopper. Despite that ...