As Jan. 6 marks the close of the Twelve Days of Christmas, Christmas tree growers are wrapping up a season that industry leaders describe as healthy, marked by consistent sales and stable production despite broader economic pressures. This year’s Christmas trees were “really happy” according to Will Kohlway IV, an extension specialist in Christmas tree...
Gov. Josh Stein kicked off North Carolina’s holiday season Thursday night by lighting the State Capitol Christmas Tree in downtown Raleigh, celebrating the state’s nationally ranked Christmas tree industry.
A Christmas tree farm from western North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene was selected to have one of its trees appear at the North Carolina State Capitol.
From North Carolina’s turkeys and hogs to its cornfields and sweet potatoes, North Carolina is an essential part of what makes American Thanksgiving happen each year.
North Carolina once again carried on a tradition this week with the delivery of a Fraser Fir from an Avery County Christmas tree farm that will appear in the Blue Room in the White House. Dillion and Ben, two Clydesdale horses, brought the tree up the White House driveway on a carriage. Sam, David, and...
Ceremonial tree lighting by Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler signals the start of Christmas tree harvest.
For the second year in a row, a North Carolina Christmas tree farm was chosen to have one of its trees appear in the Blue Room of the White House this Christmas.
The North Carolina Christmas Tree Association doesn’t expect Hurricane Helene's aftermath to significantly affect the supply of North Carolina Fraser fir Christmas trees this holiday season.
Christmas is considered one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the world, and one that was clearly shaped by US traditions. Many people are unaware though that North Carolina has also heavily influenced Christmas celebrations worldwide. From decorations to days of observance, North Carolina has remained pivotal for this Christian holiday and secular day...
A tree from North Carolina will once again grace the Blue Room at the White House this Christmas. Cline Church Nursery, Fleetwood, Ashe County, was selected for the honor. The National Christmas Tree Association chose them as the 2023 Grand Champion Grower.
A Christmas tradition continues with a live Christmas tree being the centerpiece in many N.C. homes and across the country this holiday season. Despite another year dealing with COVID-19 and the rising cost of inflation, live tree sales were up about 20% this year. “We are having a great season,” Jennifer Greene, Executive Director, NC...
