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Friday, December 13, 2024

By Public News Service Friday, December 13, 2024

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The hard life of migrant workers who provide labor for Christmas tree growers

Trimmel Gomes, producer/reporter, Virginia News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. The joy of decorating a real Christmas tree is a time-honored tradition for many people across the country. But the story behind the real trees is often overlooked. A closer look reveals a labor-intensive industry supported by migrant workers who face difficult conditions to provide a […]

Sunday, January 4, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, January 4, 2015

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Take down and recycle that Christmas tree in Burbank

It’s time for the take down for that once fresh Christmas tree. The holidays are behind us and that Christmas tree will soon become a hazard. Last Friday, the curb side recycling of Christmas trees began in Burbank. Public Works crews will pick up the trees and recycle them. The trees may be left in alleys as well. However, metal […]

Monday, December 17, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, December 17, 2012

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Photo Gallery: Glittery Christmas tree in Downtown Burbank

An amazing walk through Christmas tree is a major attraction on the AMC walkway near Palm and San Fernando Boulevard in Downtown Burbank. The 36-foot tree is adorned with gorgeous decorations including supersized snowflakes.

Saturday, December 10, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, December 10, 2011

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Garden Guru: Christmas tree shopping and care

Shopping for a fresh cut Christmas tree should be a fun and analytical experience. The first two things to look for is (obviously) shape and gaping holes between the branches. A little bit of gap is okay, because when you hang the ornaments the weight will help bring the branches down. What about the old story about pulling the branches […]