San Jose environmental nonprofit rents out Christmas trees

And no matter which kind of tree it is – spruce, fir, pine or cypress – once it’s indoors, the goal is to keep the tree fresh and green. Area tree stands and farms are bracing for the busiest two-week stretch of the Christmas tree sale season. “Lots of rain plumps them out”. But he says, “It’s not a street, it’s not a building, it’s a Christmas tree”. This year is off to a good start.

If you don’t want to go through the hassle of transporting your own tree though, you can always order one online! “This one may become the best year ever”.

Despite the shrinking interest, Carmichael is confident he’ll sell through his stock by the end of the season, thanks in part to the quality of trees he ships in from Oregon.

Besides helping the local economy, buying a farm-grown natural Christmas tree has other benefits.

However, unless you are buying a tree at an OH tree farm, your tree likely came from somewhere else, usually North Carolina.

Natural Christmas trees are 100% recyclable and biodegradable. Rates and methods vary by farm.

“Thirty years ago, we were looking for a little extra income and figured we might have a little extra money”, he said.

“It’s good for the family and good for the city”, Peggy said.

“It’s not just for our growers, it’s to show our consumers the impact [Christmas tree growers] have on the economy, the environment, but also the tourism sector”, she said.

Growers says they are optimistic that this year’s predicted wet winter will alleviate some of the stress on their trees.

U.S. President Barack Obama hugs a man dressed as Santa Claus as Muppets character Miss Piggy (top L) watches during the National Christmas Tree Lighting and Pageant of Peace ceremony on the Ellipse near the White House in Washington December 3, 2015. An improving economy seems to have helped.

“I don’t see much price change”, he said, “but we’re starting to see a shift upwards”.

Be sure to check the water level of your tree stand every day to ensure that it never runs out of water. Davis is open today and Sunday and then closed until next year.

Although no one tracks the number of active Christmas tree lots, some continue.

Even now, though the store has been closed for years, I still drive my wife, Bette, nuts by stopping by as many Christmas tree stands as I can and just watching people experience the joy of picking out a Christmas tree.