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The origin of the Christmas tree
The Christmas tree, or Yule tree, is a decorated evergreen coniferous, real or artificial. The tradition of decorating a tree on Christmas started in Germany and Livonia in the fifteenth century. The first documented use of a Christmas tree is in Northern Germany in 1441. The Brotherhood of Blackheads erected…
ContinueAdded by Administrator on December 19, 2011 at 9:00am — No Comments
16 Little Known Trees to Plant in Utah
Because of the rough terrain of Utah, many people think that they can grow only a few varieties of plant life. However, there are many species that have proven to survive Utah’s climate, and even thrive. The factsheet below includes 16 trees that some foresters feel deserve to be grown more often…
ContinueAdded by Administrator on December 14, 2011 at 9:00am — No Comments
Contest: Do Your Know Your Grove?
How well do you know your urban forest? Find the differences between the images below and you could be one of four random winners who will each receive a $50.00 Amazon electronic gift card for purchasing planting supplies, eco-friendly books for Kindle or whatever else you choose to help plant your legacy.…
Added by Administrator on December 12, 2011 at 12:00pm — 7 Comments
Welcome Round 4 states
We are so excited to welcome Arizona, Colorado, Indiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New York, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Dakota and Utah to The Grove community!
Sharing their insight, photos, events, questions, discussions and tree stories with us…
ContinueAdded by Administrator on December 12, 2011 at 9:00am — No Comments
After Lean Acorn Crop in Northeast, Even People May Feel the Effects
In case you missed this interesting article in the NY Times:
By RITCHIE S. KING
In Central Park, more than 1,000 trees in the red oak family were spangling the scenery with the colors of autumn.
But this year, they were failing to do something else they generally do in the harvest season: produce…
ContinueAdded by Administrator on December 7, 2011 at 1:59pm — No Comments
For those members without snow - Trees in the Snow
For those of you who live in warmer climates, you may not get a chance to see the beautiful winter landscapes in person, so here are some amazing pictures to help you get in the winter spirit!
ContinueAdded by Administrator on December 5, 2011 at 9:00am — No Comments
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