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Dec

A "Green" Christmas Tree

— by Tiffany in A Green Home, Environment, Green Holidays, Organic Bites

So what are your Christmas tree options this year? Should you get a real tree – grown on a local Christmas tree farm with chemicals and fertilizers or should you get an artificial tree with the dreaded PVC? This is a hard but necessary choice for many because Christmas just isn’t the same without a tree.

Well, the EPA recommends the artificial tree if you plan to use it year after year. BUT have you considered a live potted tree, grown organically, and then re-planting it after use?

Visit this site for more information on living Christmas trees, including information on how to re-plant after use.

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Tuesday, December 6th, 2005

2 Comments

  • http://www.naturescrib.com Janet

    A few years ago we did get a live tree. It was a regular size Christmas tree. The roots were wrapped in burlap. After Christmas we planted it in the yard and it’s still healthy and growing. It felt good to save a tree and keep the memories of that Christmas alive.
    Buying a live tree each year might even be a great way to plant a privacy border for your yard!

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