Kate Lewton is a reporter with the Community News Service, part of the University of Vermont’s Reporting & Documentary Storytelling program. BURLINGTON — Christmas trees are a staple in many ...

As Bob Schrader approached retirement, he wasn't planning to take it easy. For 37 years, Schrader worked as the assistant director of the center for agriculture at UMass Cooperative Extension, part of ...

Growing up we always had a fresh tree. When I got married, I continued that tradition by visiting a local tree farm near us to cut down our own trees. It is a wonderful experience, especially for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Now that Thanksgiving is out of the way, Christmas is in full swing, and if you still put up a real Christmas tree, it's time to ...