Friday, November 30, 2012
A number of area tree farms offer a classic tree-cutting holiday experience in December 2012.
For the freshest Christmas tree possible, cut your own at a local tree farm. The National Christmas Tree Association in Chesterfield offers tips on how to find the perfect tree: And if you’ve never cut down a tree, here are some guidelines from Chesterfield’s National Christmas Tree Association: Try one of these nearby farms for your tree: Christmas Traditions Tree Farm: This farm is 30 minutes west of St. Charles and offers trees, wreaths, swags, and other specialty items. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 23-5 and Dec. 1, 2, 8, 9. Open Dec. 15 and 16 subject to availability. Contact the owners after Dec. 9 to check. Address: 25882 S. Lohman Road, Wright City, MO. Phone: 636-745-7488 Trees: Scotch and White pines Directions: Take Interstate …
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Wondering what to do with your tree now that Christmas is over? The St. Louis County Department of Health has some ideas about reusing and recycling.
Christmas trees are objects of beauty and cheer—that is until after Christmas when they can become a chore for families wondering what to do with them. The St. Louis County Department of Health has a few environmentally friendly ideas for what to do with your tree. If you live on or near a few acres of open land, use your live tree to create a wildlife habitat. Place the tree in a field as cover for small animals or submerge the tree in a pond or lake for a fish habitat. Do not dump the tree in a ravine or along an eroding bank. If you’re feeling crafty, use the branches to decorate or make wreaths for your home, keeping the holiday spirit alive even after Christmas. When you are ready to dispose of your tree but you don’t have yard …
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Tree shoppers are choosing their trees early to stretch their enjoyment.
The holiday season is fast approaching. Instead of traveling to a distant farm or the city, check out these neighborhood Christmas tree locations. If you prefer buying from a charity, Peace Lutheran Church has a large lot with a full selection of sizes and varieties of trees such as Scotch Pine, Balsam, Fraser and White Pine. Meander through the traditional display until finding the perfect tree. The church's Men's Club volunteers will assist with purchases and are more than willing to balance a tree in both hands for comparison purposes. The service does not end after you pay for the tree. Each purchase is neatly bundled and securely placed in, or on, your vehicle for the trip home. "Peace Lutheran Church has been selling Christmas trees…
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Peace Lutheran Church & Preschool
737 Barracksview Rd, Saint Louis, MO
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Feed My People
171 Kingston Dr, Saint Louis, MO
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Kruse-Grimm-Brix Florist
3310 Lemay Ferry Rd, Saint Louis, MO
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Karlie Baker
7:53 am on Friday, November 30, 2012
If you're searching for a real tree but don't want to cut your own, you can also stop on Watson Road near Grant Road in Crestwood! more ›