Grow 5kg of cherries yearly with a compact winter-hardy tree
Gardening guru Bex Edwards recommends planting a Cherry Stella tree this winter. This compact, hardy tree can yield up to 5kg of delicious fruit every year once established.
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Expert: Plant This Hardy Tree Now for Years of Fruit
Gardening guru Bex Edwards recommends the compact Cherry Stella tree. Plant this winter-hardy, bare-root tree now for up to 5kg of sweet cherries every year in your UK garden.
Berkshire family's heartfelt Twelfth Night ritual
A poignant country diary from Inkpen, Berkshire, captures the emotional ritual of taking down meaningful Christmas decorations. Discover how one family blends personal history with sustainable tradition. Read the full story.
Expert Advice on When to Take Down Your Christmas Tree
Discover the traditional Twelfth Night date, crucial safety warnings about fire hazards, and local recycling deadlines for your Christmas tree in the UK. Act now to avoid bad luck and ensure safe disposal.
When to take your Christmas tree down in 2026
Discover the traditional date for removing decorations, crucial fire safety warnings for dried-out trees, and expert tips for recycling or storing your tree properly.
Visitors turned away from world record Christmas tree
A Guinness World Record Christmas tree at Cragside drew unprecedented crowds, causing car park closures. The National Trust advises checking online before visiting.
Garden Expert's Christmas Tree Mulching Guide
Garden guru David Denyer reveals how to repurpose your real Christmas tree into valuable mulch to protect plants and boost soil health this winter. Discover five easy steps.
Recycle Your Christmas Tree Into Garden Mulch
Gardening guru David Denyer reveals how to repurpose your real Christmas tree into valuable mulch to protect plants, enrich soil, and deter pests this January.
Eco-Friendly Ways to Recycle Your Christmas Tree
Avoid sending your Christmas tree to landfill. Discover sustainable alternatives like garden mulch, wildlife shelters, and local recycling schemes to benefit your garden and the planet.
Record-breaking Christmas tree causes visitor chaos at Cragside
A world-record giant redwood Christmas tree at Northumberland's Cragside drew unprecedented crowds, forcing staff to turn visitors away. Plan your visit with our guide.
Record-breaking Christmas tree causes visitor chaos at Cragside
A 44.7-metre world record Christmas tree at Cragside in Northumberland drew such huge crowds that car parks overflowed. Visitors were turned away. Plan your visit carefully.
Christmas Recycling Rules: Avoid £200 Fines
UK households risk hefty fines for incorrect festive waste disposal. Learn what you can and can't recycle this Christmas to avoid penalties and reduce environmental impact.
Natasha Hamilton's Christmas Traditions Revealed
Atomic Kitten's Natasha Hamilton shares her family's heartwarming Christmas rituals and her special role in bringing festive spirit back to Liscard. Discover her 'anchor of the season'.
Kmart's $10 Christmas tree fails to match advertisement
A Kmart shopper was left laughing after her bargain $10 Christmas tree looked bare and sparse, not full as advertised. Discover the Reddit reaction and clever decorating fixes.
Don't vacuum Christmas tree needles - use this 65p trick
Experts warn against using a vacuum cleaner on fallen pine needles. Discover a safer, more effective cleaning method using a common kitchen staple to protect your floors and your appliance.
Simple Roast Chicken Christmas Dinner for Last-Minute Planners
Forgot to order the turkey? This stress-free, two-hour roast chicken Christmas dinner menu with a one-trolley shopping list is your festive safety net. Get all the trimmings with minimal fuss.
UK's Cragside breaks world record for tallest Christmas tree
A historic country house in Northumberland has secured a world record by decorating a 44.7m giant redwood. Discover the festive feat that outshines the Angel of the North.
Manhunt after village Christmas tree and war memorial felled
Durham Police release CCTV image after a cherished Christmas tree doubling as a WWI memorial was chopped down in Shotton Colliery. A crowdfunder for a replacement has been launched.
Festive Food Trend: Cooking With Your Christmas Tree
Move over, prosecco crisps. The UK's latest festive food fad involves cooking with your Christmas tree. We tested recipes from cured fish to ice cream. Discover the edible conifer trend and its surprising history.
Christmas Constellations to Spot in UK Night Sky
Discover the Christmas Tree Cluster, The Manger, and other celestial wonders lighting up UK skies this festive weekend. Expert tips on how to find them.
Inside the Christmas tree farm's year-long operation
Discover the 12-month effort to grow and harvest Christmas trees, from spring planting to winter helicopter lifts. A festive job with demanding physical challenges.
Community restores felled war memorial Christmas tree
Residents of Shotton Colliery rally to repair and fundraise for their vandalised Christmas tree, a living war memorial, after a shocking chainsaw attack. Discover the heartwarming story of community spirit.
Brenda Lee was just 13 when she sang Christmas classic
Social media users are stunned to learn Brenda Lee was only 13 when she recorded the iconic Christmas hit 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree'. Discover the story behind the voice.
The Ancient Origins and Uses of the Christmas Tree
Discover the fascinating history of the Christmas tree, from Roman Saturnalia to Norwegian floors and London's Trafalgar Square. Explore its botanical journey and enduring festive magic.
M&S Christmas sourdough baguette back by popular demand
Marks & Spencer shoppers are rushing to buy the returning Christmas sourdough baguette, filled with cranberries and sage. Discover why fans call it 'insanely good' and see the festive charcuterie tree causing a stir.
Grease-mas Dinner: 50kg Fat Sculpture Warns of Blocked Drains
A grotesque 50kg fat sculpture exposes UK's festive drain-blocking habit, with 8.5 million litres of oil tipped away. Experts warn of £670m repair bills. Learn how to dispose of cooking fat responsibly.
Check Your Christmas Tree For Praying Mantis Egg Sacs
Families bringing real Christmas trees indoors are urged to check for walnut-sized brown lumps that could contain hundreds of praying mantis eggs, which may hatch in the warmth of your home.
US Christmas Tree Tariffs Push Prices Up 15%
New US tariffs have increased artificial Christmas tree prices by 10-15%. Despite this, large-scale production remains in Asia due to cost and labour, with 80% of Americans opting for fake trees.
The surprising history of Britain's Christmas tree tradition
Discover the fascinating journey of the Christmas tree, from ancient Pagan symbols to a Victorian royal craze that defined the UK's festive season. Learn the real story behind the tradition.
Dunelm's 'Realistic' Christmas Tree Cut by £45
Shoppers can save 20% on Dunelm's popular 6ft pre-lit Christmas tree, praised for its lifelike look. Grab the festive bargain now and transform your home.
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