12/11/2025
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Christmas Tree farms stabilize the soil, protect water supplies, and support complex ecosystems. Plus, farm-grown Christmas trees can be recycled, whereas artificial trees clutter landfills for decades.
Visit Extensionβs Christmas Tree site for tips for selecting and caring for a live tree before heading out to a farm near you. While there, learn a few fun tree facts to share with neighbors this holiday season.
π Christmas Trees: https://extension.illinois.edu/christmas-trees
π Fun tree facts to share: https://extension.illinois.edu/christmas-trees/christmas-tree-facts
π§ Listen to share the process of growing these trees on the way there, from anywhere you get your podcasts, or online at https://extension.illinois.edu/podcasts/good-growing/gardenbite-growing-christmas-trees-goodgrowing