Kate Lewton is a reporter with the Community News Service, part of the University of Vermont’s Reporting & Documentary Storytelling program. BURLINGTON — Christmas trees are a staple in many ...

The Christmas tree industry just can’t catch a break. The industry — a collection of tree farmers and sellers across the country — has only just emerged from supply shortages dating to the 2008 ...

MENDON, N.Y. — A special Christmas tree sale took place at Zoey Tree Farm in Mendon on Sunday, Nov. 30, with all proceeds benefiting the Golisano Children’s Hospital. Customers at the farm had the ...

AROUND THE OZARKS (KY3) - This weekend began the Christmas season for many, and certain groups of farmers are getting ready for their busiest season. Christmas tree farmers across Missouri are ...

While Christmas tree sales are down long term, growers said their product is resilient to shorter economic pressures such as ...

Weighing the environmental pros and cons of a real or artificial Christmas tree can get murky. Here are a few things to ...

Every year, Christmas tree farms throughout Wisconsin help residents get their families and homes in the holiday spirit. And this year, there's more good news for tree seekers. For the first time in ...

As Bob Schrader approached retirement, he wasn't planning to take it easy. For 37 years, Schrader worked as the assistant director of the center for agriculture at UMass Cooperative Extension, part of ...

Artificial Christmas trees remain more popular than their natural counterparts — even in CT, which is home to more than 70 ...

With Thanksgiving now past, many families across the country are ready for the annual tradition of putting up the Christmas tree. For those who opt for a real tree, the first mark of the holiday ...

As Thanksgiving concludes, it may feel like it's time to put on Christmas carols and start decorating. But first, you need a tree. Here are some tree farms in the Twin Cities metro including prices, ...

Forget crowded stores and overpriced plastic. This year, you’re going to get your hands dirty and create a real memory. Here are 10 cut-your-own Christmas tree farms in Michigan that are affordable, ...