Washington State University's Gary Chastagner is helping researchers around the globe perfect the Christmas tree.

A professor emeritus at Washington State University, Chastagner is considered one of the world’s foremost experts on tree and ornamental flower bulb pathologies. In 2018, he received a lifetime ...

Q: I love reading your column and have been a fan for more than 20 years. Several years ago, you ran a column on the types of Christmas trees and their pros and cons. I kept that column and referred ...

Still thinking about what kind of Christmas tree to have this year? The choices can seem overwhelming at first: Will a blue spruce fill the house with the sharp scent of balsam better than a white ...

With so many varieties sold as Christmas trees, knowing what differentiates a Douglas fir from a Norway spruce is key to shopping for a real tree you’ll love. You’re likely to see more than one ...

FARMS THAT IS THRIVING. IT MAY NOT BE A LONG STRETCH, BUT THIS IS THE BUSIEST TIME OF YEAR FOR CHRISTMAS. TREE FARMS ACROSS THE COMMONWEALTH. AND HERE IN NEW ALEXANDRIA, AT FLEMING’S TREE FARM.

You can begin counting down the days til Christmas on your fingers soon. Maybe you are someone who put your tree up for Thanksgiving gatherings, maybe you love to score a deal on an evergreen on ...

Discover the White House Christmas Tree 2025. Learn where it comes from, its height, history, National Tree lighting, and ...

The holiday season is here, which means Christmas tree time for many U.S. families. The Christmas tree tradition is quite ancient, actually outdating Christianity and the yearly holiday itself.

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- With Christmas just around the corner, demand for live trees is climbing, and this year’s prices and care tips are top of mind for shoppers. “We grow most ...

MASON, Mich. (WLNS) — With 19 days until Christmas, mid-Michigan tree farms are preparing for the holiday crowds, and Tannenbaum Farms says this season is off to a strong start. The family-run farm ...