THE MAGIC OF GARDENING
How to Select a
Christmas Tree When searching for the “perfect” tree, it’s good to bring along a little help. My grandchildren were more than happy to come to the aid of their grandfather.
Going to a local Christmas tree farm has been a tradition in my family for many years. My kids always enjoyed our trip and the thrill of cutting the tree down all by themselves. I have noticed that those same kids with families of their own either buy a precut tree or have an artificial tree but each year they expect me to continue the tradition by taking my grandkids to help choose and 64
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cut our tree. This does not seem quite fair to me, but I have to admit I still enjoy it and they do as well. I think a time will come when I will see them take up the tradition themselves. If you have never had that experience with your kids or grandkids, I would encourage you to give them that gift while simultaneously supporting a local farmer.
