Christmas tree
Holiday Greetings
The twinkling lights and sound of jingling bells signal the arrival of the holiday season. The most festive time of the year is here. A time of joy, smiles, sounds, and holiday smells. On behalf of the 145 members of the Birchcrest family, I urge you to make the most of the season. Emblazon those […]
Last Minute Gifts For The Gardener On Your List
As the holidays get closer and the shopping days fade away, I have some ideas for the gardeners on your list. • A book on gardening from one of the online or brick and mortar booksellers. Of course, buying online relieves you of having to go to one more store. • A subscription to one […]
Selecting Just The Right Christmas Tree
Thanksgiving and Black Friday are both behind us, and Christmas tree lots have popped up all around. Friends and neighbors often ask me which variety is best. That’s difficult to answer because they’re all good, hardy species. It all depends on your taste, which, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. I can […]
How To Choose A Christmas Tree
We all love Charlie Brown but that doesn’t mean your Christmas tree has to stand as a tribute to him. Read these suggestions before buying a cut tree and you won’t be confused with the Peanuts comic character. The first thing you should do is decide where you’re going to buy your tree. The freshest […]