GRAND RAPIDS, MI – The Christmas season is over, and many residents are now looking for ways to dispose of their trees. Grand Rapids-area residents can compost their live trees through free recycling ...

Christmas is coming! You’ve probably seen the decorations in the store already and a few random TV commercials hinting about the holiday shopping season lurking around the corner. There are only about ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Wake County runs Happy Trails program Dec. 26–Jan. 31, 2026 to recycle live trees. Residents drop off undecorated trees free at ...

Wondering what to do with your live Christmas tree now that the holidays are over? While it's easy to put it out with the trash, one more environmentally friendly option is using it for wildlife ...

Across India, crochet has quietly surged back to life. Lockdowns in 2020 nudged people toward handwork, while celebrity athletes like swimmer Tom Daley.

A giant redwood in northeast England was recently crowned the world’s tallest living Christmas tree. But to even qualify for the Guinness World Records, a small forestry team had to navigate a rather ...

An eighteen-foot Christmas tree rises inside the Museum of Goa this season, standing apart from festive installations in a quiet but deliberate way. Built entirely from hand-crocheted yarn, the tree ...

Two men have been arrested after a Christmas tree which has stood in a village for more than 10 years was cut down, hours after its lights were switched on. The tree, in Shotton Colliery, County ...

How do you create a Christmas tree with crochet? Take notes from crochet artist Sheena Pereira, who co-founded Goa-based Crochet Collective with crocheter Sharmila Majumdar and Sophy Sivaraman in 2025 ...

Learn how to crochet a beautiful Christmas tree wind spinner that actually spins! This simple, festive DIY is perfect for holiday décor, gifts, or adding a cozy handmade touch to your home.

Brandee Gruener is a digital editor and writer with 20 years of experience. Her articles on gardening, homes, food, and health have appeared in Hunker, American Gardener, and other national and ...