People who drive along Randall Road in Elgin have most likely already seen the Colorado blue spruce that Elgin was putting up as its holiday tree on Thursday along DuPage Court downtown. Since the ...

A: I think I threw this caller to the radio show for a loop when my answer was, “you know, I’m having trouble thinking of something”. Thankfully, after hearing me falter, other listeners stepped up ...

Chicago’s official 2024 Christmas tree is lit in a ceremony in Millennium Park. The 53-foot Colorado blue spruce was planted 50 years ago by former Logan Square homeowner Jim Mulligan. Thomas Vang, ...

Q: I have always loved the look of blue spruce, and I see many Maryland nurseries stocking them. I’ve heard that I should consider alternatives. Why? A: Every plant has something it can be vulnerable ...

What do you get when you mix cherished traditions, a few new surprises and an 80-foot blue spruce draped in 4,000 feet of lights? A full day of holiday cheer called A Very Merry Berthoud, the town’s ...

Every state has its own official tree, a living emblem that reflects a state’s natural heritage, character, and pride. State trees are chosen not just for their beauty, but for the role they play in ...