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Even Clark Griswold would be in awe of this home decked out for Christmas. Here's a look inside and how you can tour it.

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Where humans see a messy pile of dried needles, goats see a tasty meal. The herd at Urban Growers Collective’s South Chicago farm can dine for weeks on recycled Christmas trees.

Thanksgiving brings us a feast that, for many gardeners and naturalists, signifies the final harvest and close of the growing season. As we draw further away from the growing season and nearer to the winter solstice, many of us turn our focus to bringing light and greenery into our homes. Whether it is candles, twinkling lights, wreaths, garlands, or trees, these holiday traditions span centuries and cross many cultures.

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Plantations Réal Beloin is a family-run tree farm in Quebec that has been operating since the 1980s. This year, it sold out of trees in August and packed up his its last shipment to the U.S. on Thanksgiving weekend.

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When I think about the holidays, I think about getting crafty in the kitchen. Making food-related gifts for friends and family is a fun way to share your creative side and put a personal touch on the holiday season. In the past I have gifted home-preserved cranberry-orange chutney, herb ornaments, limoncello and my famous homemade chocolate-dipped peppermint-orange marshmallows.

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Decorating with fresh greenery is a treat for most gardeners getting ready for the holiday festivities. Some buy greens from a local garden center, but did you know you can harvest branches from evergreen conifers to use in your holiday décor?

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A recent survey by the Christmas Tree Promotion Board found that 25% of people who had an artificial tree or no tree at all last year plan to buy a real Christmas tree this season.