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Sustainable Living: A Tree Hugger’s Christmas

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Casper Jenkins and his parents pick out a live potted tree every year from Buckley's Garden Center in East Hampton which has almost 200 potted spruce trees in various sizes, half of which are grown locally. JENNY NOBLE

Casper Jenkins and his parents pick out a live potted tree every year from Buckley's Garden Center in East Hampton which has almost 200 potted spruce trees in various sizes, half of which are grown locally. JENNY NOBLE

Our family took the Christmas tree outing seriously. Who knew back in 1977 that travel accounted for almost 50 percent of a tree's carbon footprint? Buy a big, bushy Christmas trees from one of four local farm. COURTESY JENNY NOBLE

Our family took the Christmas tree outing seriously. Who knew back in 1977 that travel accounted for almost 50 percent of a tree's carbon footprint? Buy a big, bushy Christmas trees from one of four local farm. COURTESY JENNY NOBLE

Tree farmer George Selvas of Mike’s Christmas Tree Farm with one of 400-500 fairly large potted trees to chose from. He’ll help you transplant a Norway, white or blue spruce to a larger pot. JENNY NOBLE

Tree farmer George Selvas of Mike’s Christmas Tree Farm with one of 400-500 fairly large potted trees to chose from. He’ll help you transplant a Norway, white or blue spruce to a larger pot. JENNY NOBLE

Decorate a Holiday Tree for the Birds at the South Fork Natural History Museum (SOFO) and learn how to make bird-friendly decorations. 
December 10, 10:30 a.m. Reservations required. COURTESY SOFO

Decorate a Holiday Tree for the Birds at the South Fork Natural History Museum (SOFO) and learn how to make bird-friendly decorations. December 10, 10:30 a.m. Reservations required. COURTESY SOFO

Three “Christmas trees” in one pot at the Mangano’s house in Southampton. The first of these Norfolk pines was planted 42 years ago. Every year this ordinary house plant is transformed into Yuletide splendor. JENNY NOBLE

Three “Christmas trees” in one pot at the Mangano’s house in Southampton. The first of these Norfolk pines was planted 42 years ago. Every year this ordinary house plant is transformed into Yuletide splendor. JENNY NOBLE

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Sustainable Living

  • Publication: Arts & Living
  • Published on: Dec 8, 2022
  • Columnist: Jenny Noble
“Gee. Do they still make wooden Christmas trees?” – Linus, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” If all you want for Christmas is a break from hearing bah humbug news about climate... more

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