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Oh, Christmas tree
John and Arlene Bosma — who soon will celebrate 60 years of marriage — inherited the family's tree farm, which actually began as a fluke many years ago. "My father never believed in the trees; he planted them as a way to square up the...
Tags: Holidays, Farms, Religious Festivals
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ARCC program coordinator brings classes to Aberdeen
Those who work with Lois Beckner know to avoid her if they hear Mozart's “Requiem” coming from her office. Beckner turns on that piece of music when she's working under a deadline for the Parks & Rec Guide, the thrice-yearly brochure put...
Tags: Fine Artists, ARCC (music group), Natural Resource Industry, Jerry Garcia, Science and Technology
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Indiana Christmas trees feel drought's impact, but not this year
The drought of 2012 could have a profound impact on Indiana's Christmas tree production, but not this year, according to tree farmers who spoke with Fox59 News. Tom Dull, who has owned Dull's Tree Farm in Thorntown, Ind., for 28 years, said the drought...
Tags: Natural Disasters, Droughts
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Fireplace ashes: Virginia Department of Forestry offers safety tips and good gardening uses
Recently, the improper disposal of ashes from fireplaces and woodstoves caused several wildland fires, according to a press release from the Virginia Department of Forestry. Wood ashes retain enough heat to ignite other combustible materials for several...
Tags: Limes, Natural Resource Industry, Government, Science and Technology, Politics
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Compromise reached on Aberdeen landscaping ordinance
The Aberdeen City Council struck a compromise Monday on the issue of landscaping requirements in city parking lots. Under an amendment put forward Dec. 3, any existing business that has improved the green space of 20 percent of its total lot size could...Tags: Business, Natural Resource Industry, Science and Technology, Jeff Mitchell
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For some, 'Green Friday' is traditional day to pick the perfect tree
Opening day at Ruhl's Christmas Tree Farm, Nov. 23, found the day mild and bright. While many were out enjoying Black Friday sales, Ruhl's collection of trees in Phoenix attracted residents from around the area in search of the perfect tree for holiday...
Tags: Black Friday (shopping), Norway, Holidays, Customs and Tradition, Baltimore County
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Live trees popular as ever across Pennsylvania
Daily American Staff WriterThough it has been nine years since Greg Painter and his wife first started selling Christmas trees, their passion for the seasonal enterprise remains evergreen. "We love all the people," he said. "It's just a joy having the people come out here and...Tags: Springs, Santa Claus (fictional character), Holidays, Farms, Religious Festivals
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Harford farm again donates Christmas tree to state ag department
Robert and Wilma Muir, owners of Deer Creek Valley Tree Farm in Street, have once again provided a large white pine Christmas tree for display outside the Maryland Department of Agriculture headquarters in Annapolis. Maryland Agriculture Secretary...Tags: Holidays, Religious Festivals
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Drought hurt Christmas trees yet to come
Even if Minnesota's drought ended tomorrow, the dry conditions of the past two summers may haunt Christmases yet to come. Christmas tree growers say the lack of late summer and fall rains this year and last knocked out many newly planted trees,...Tags: Natural Disasters, Weather, Holidays, Droughts, Weather Reports
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Christmas tree that escaped Sandy's wrath arrives in Baltimore
Welcoming guests to a Baltimore hotel this holiday season will be a Sandy refugee — a tall, graceful Christmas tree that escaped the massive storm's high winds and unexpected snow. The 22-foot-high Douglas fir arrived at the Royal Sonesta Harbor...
Tags: Garrett County, Inner Harbor, Holidays, Baltimore Hotels, Pleasant Valley
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For tree farms, excitement for the holidays is evergreen
For many people, finding the perfect Christmas tree and cutting it down is a family tradition, and one that puts them in the holiday mood. In Carroll County, local farms are happy to help spread that Christmas cheer, and bring in a little green as well....Tags: Norway, Holidays, Carroll County (Maryland), Hot Cocoa, Mount Airy
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Christmas tree planning, selection and care
There are more than 21,000 Christmas tree growers in the United States, with around a half billion Christmas Trees. Christmas trees have been sold commercially in the US since the 19th century. The majority of them are grown in Oregon, North Carolina,...Tags: South Dakota State University, Holidays, Education, Religious Festivals, Colleges and Universities
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