Wednesday, November 26, 2003
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Wednesday, November 26, 2003 |
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Buy a Georgia-grown Christmas tree 'Tis the season for Christmas tree shopping. The Georgia Forestry Commission again this year is encouraging folks in Fayette County to buy fresh, locally grown Christmas Trees. There is nothing more pleasing to the nose and the heart as a fresh cut Christmas tree. A family outing, to look for that perfect tree, is a tradition that has come back to area families. It is a chance for the family to do something together as it heightens the Christmas spirit. Choose and cut Christmas tree farms in your area are prepared to offer fresh, well shaped trees, including Leyland cypress, Eastern white pine, Virginia pine and red cedars. Safety precautions need to be taken before bringing a live tree into your home. Try to remove as many dead needles from the tree as possible. Check out electrical lights before placing them on the tree, for frayed wires or poor connections. Be sure to check that the tree has plenty of water daily. Never place the tree near sources of heat, such as fireplaces, wood stoves, and electric and gas heaters as this not only dries out the tree but also poses a fire hazard in your home. An updated directory of area Christmas tree farms, including name, address, phone number, hours of business and species offered, is available at www.gfc.state.ga.us/Publications/RuralForestry/ChristmasTreeVendors.pdf. You may also contact your local Forestry Commission office at 770-227-5522 or 770-358-1459.
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