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Saturday, December 1, 2012

Five Places to Cut Christmas Trees in St. Louis

A number of area tree farms offer a classic tree-cutting holiday experience in December 2012. One family farm west on Interstate 44 hosts a nearby tree spot.

The National Christmas Tree Association in Chesterfield offers tips on how to find the perfect tree to cut down yourself: 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: Heritage Valley Tree Farm The 75-acre family farm only accepts cash and checks. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday after Thanksgiving and weekends until Christmas Address: 1668 Four Mile Road, Washington, MO Phone: 636-239-7479 Trees: Choose and cut Canaan Fir, White Pine and Norway Spruce. Precut Fraser Fir. Prices are $6.50/foot.  Directions: Take Interstate 44 west to exit 251/Washington (Highway 100 West). Proceed 10 miles on MO-100 to Washington. From …

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Will it be Live or 'Memorex' Trees?

TAKE POLL REGARDING PRECUT OR ARTIFICIAL CHRISTMAS TREES: Plus, here are intriguing facts and figures about Christmas tree and U.S. traditions, as well as tree care tips sheet from University of Missouri Extension staff.

Interesting Christmas Tree Facts: Sources for some of these facts: National Christmas Tree Association, USDA Census of Agriculture For local sources of real trees, see upcoming Eureka-Wildwood Patch article this morning:  Real Christmas Trees Await

Shay Hawkins

8:01 am on Friday, December 9, 2011

Boy Scout Troop 322 still has pine roping for sale as well as trees starting in the price range of $16. The lot is located in front of Wal-Mart in Eureka.   more ›

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