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As the festive cheer of the Christmas season fades into the chill of January, homeowners are often left with the daunting task of packing up and storing a multitude of holiday decorations. The challenge of ensuring these cherished items remain intact and easy to locate for the following year can seem overwhelming. However, this process…
Fintan Riordan, owner of Cork Christmas Trees has been growing trees for over 30 years and is a member of the Carbon Credit Group in Ireland. We are publishing current up-to-date figures for how carbon offset is calculated. With over 360 acres of forestry and over 30 acres of Christmas trees, our growing methods are…
Marketing is a critical factor in the Christmas tree business, as the time from planting to harvest is long. Growers must consider a multitude of factors when developing a marketing strategy, from the quality of the crop to personal elements. Product, promotion, price, place, and target markets are fundamental strategies, while pricing and distribution are…
Santa Claus travels around the globe, and thanks to NORAD’s tracking of his yearly trip around the world, you’ll know precisely when he’s scheduled to land in Ireland. Since 1958, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, with its cutting-edge radar equipment, has been monitoring Santa as part of a holiday tradition that informs millions of…
You know what they say, it’s never too early to start thinking about the Christmas holiday. While we prepare for the holiday season, there’s a thing or two you should know about caring for your pot-grown Christmas tree before the holiday begins. What is a Pot-Grown Christmas Tree? But first, what exactly is a pot-grown…
Ireland has one of the lowest levels of forest cover in Europe at just 11 percent, yet it has one of the highest rates of plantation forestry across the bloc. In terms of carbon footprint, forestry is one of the essential tools in determining the fight against climate change. Ireland’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions are…
Setting up an embellished Christmas tree is one of the major aspects of Xmas. But a real environmental concern has been prevailing for quite a while now. People seem to be worried about taking down the “real” trees just to set them up for Christmas. According to Wikipedia, around 50 million Christmas trees are sold…
Our world has made the transition into healthier alternatives. One such example is the desire to cut back on harmful pesticides that are used as a form of weed control. As our country (and the world itself) moves toward more sustainability, the rise in Shropshire sheep has become more popular. Below, we take a look…
While there are almost too many fun and enjoyable holiday festivities to count, one that always stands out as a fan favourite is decorating the tree. With vibrant ribbon, strands of garland, and sentimental ornaments that commemorate years past, your Christmas tree is a testament to family, friends, and the good things to come in…
Knowing where and what you’ll do with your Christmas tree during the holiday season is a piece of cake. But what should you do once the season has passed? While it’s common to either recycle or throw out your tree once the holiday season has concluded, you might be surprised by all the ways you…
Since what seems like the dawn of time, Christmas trees have been the common symbol of the Christmas season. Chances are you’ve never known a Christmas season without one furnished with decorations in your living room, but have you ever wondered why? How did Christmas trees get started? And what is it about them that…
With roots (see what I did there) in Northern Europe, Christmas trees have been synonymous with traditional holiday festivities for as long as we can remember. And our beautiful country is no exception. Irish tree producers have been growing a variety of Christmas trees, all of which we will be providing an in-depth review of…
The Christmas season is almost upon us and here, at Cork Christmas Trees , we’ve been busy harvesting the trees that will soon adorn your home for your holiday celebrations. If you’ve ever visited a Christmas tree farm before, you know firsthand how pretty everything is displayed. Everything is neat and specifically designed to help make…
The Holiday season accompanies a lot of fun and jolly activities. The preparations to celebrate the season to the fullest kick off weeks before it arrives. And honestly, that’s where the actual fun is. Going out to buy a Christmas tree is the primary aspect of that amusement because it’s something kids and grownups actively…
August is a time when Christmas trees have finished there growth season and an important time to check if they need added nutrition to boost the color of there foliage. This can be done through foliar application or granules on the soil. Ever wondered how we get a deep rich green to blue tint color…
Providing your tree with the right care will help make your tree last longer. We explore all the steps to ensure your tree will stay fresh for longer.
It takes around to 10 to 12 years to grow an average sized 6-7ft Christmas tree from seed. They start from growing by seed in nurseries for 2 to 4 years and are then planted outdoors in christmas tree farms for another 8 years. In the first few years, they are very slow-growing while eventually…
The scent and natural look of a real Christmas tree can’t be matched when compared with an artificial tree. Real trees are by far a better and popular choice when deciding whether to purchase a real or artificial tree. Traditional Celebrations Selecting a real tree is a fun occasion. The scent gives you the first…