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Dec

A “Green” Christmas Tree

Posted by Tiffany at 8:43 pm in A Green Home, Environment, Green Holidays, Organic Bites.

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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.


2 Comments for the post:
A “Green” Christmas Tree

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    Janet said,

    November 19, 2006 at 1:22 am:

    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!

  2. 2

    Nature Moms Blog » Blog Archive » Lead in Your Christmas Lights said,

    December 4, 2006 at 5:39 pm:

    [...] So what can you do to protect your family? Don’t let your children handle the lights or artificial tree and wash hands thoroughly after you handle the lights or tree yourself. It may also be a good idea to ditch the artificial tree and buy a live, potted tree instead. No Comments for the post: Lead in Your Christmas Lights [...]

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