Christmas Tree Council of Nova Scotia
PO Box 8 B0K 1V0 Tatamagouche, NS, Canada

Hope everyone has a great Easter Monday!

The Certificate in Christmas Tree Grading course opens today! It's not too late to register either! Email [email protected] to register! #christmastreecouncilofnovascotia #balsamfirforum #iloverealtrees #grading

Check out tomorrow's Lunchbreak Session with Jay Woodworth and guest Jill Chappell, the Marketing and Communications Lead at Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia! To register, email: [email protected] When: Last Tuesday of every month, 12-1pm! #iloverealtrees #Lunchbreak

Jay is the Christmas Tree Specialist, working directly with Christmas tree growers and their associations to support the growth and sustainability of one of Nov...a Scotia’s staple industries. Every day is different for Jay, sometimes she's teaching a course, sometimes she's soil sampling, sometimes she's running statistics on research results, and most times she's on Zoom in planning meetings or writing up reports. Regardless of the role, the best thing about working in agriculture is the diversity of the day-to-day and the opportunities to collaborate with people across multiple disciplines. Jay has a Master’s in Agriculture and has been around the agricultural industry her whole life, but if you’d asked her ten years ago, she would never have predicted where she'd end up. There are so many opportunities in NS agriculture if you’re willing to learn something new. She is constantly learning new things and meeting new people. One message for women in ag on #IWD2021? "Regardless of what you’re interested in (I started out with Physics), there is a place for you in agriculture and you’ll be welcomed with open arms."

We asked, and the OVERWHELMING response was that most folks leave their tree up until Old Christmas Full disclosure: I didn't even know what Old Christmas was u...ntil I asked this question and SO many of you agreed with my Mom, who also takes down at OC. Who knew!?! In any case, that's this week coming so don't forget to dispose of or recycle your tree responsibly. Here are some options: 1 - Curbside Pick-Up (check the Divert NS sorting guide) and your county's waste collection schedule. 2 - Reuse Your Tree: There are loads of clever options for using your tree beyond Christmas. Here are a few: Remove the branches and use as winter protection for your shrubs Turn it into mulch! Plant potted trees (we went with a potted tree this year...so it's getting planted!) Sink it in a pond (that you own) to create refuge and feeding areas for pond life. Make Potpourri (if you're into that kind of crafty thing) Support community programs - check the local news! Many communities have chipping programs or use trees for other environmental purposes. The point is, having a real tree is a sustainable practice that not only supports our local farmers but also supports the environment but it's OUR responsibility to be ...errr...responsible with the take-down process. How do you dispose of your real tree? Christmas Tree Council of Nova Scotia #iloverealtrees #nsrealtreememories

Thank you to everyone who entered our Real Trees Real Memories Photo Contest this year & a huge THANK YOU to Dashboard Living for helping to make it happen! Congratulations to our Winners; 1st - Jessica Melanson 2nd - Aldona Humphrey MacNeil... 3rd - Shana Langley #RealTreesRealMemories #NSRealTreeExperience #RealFreshLocal

Be sure to properly dispose of your Christmas Tree this year! Visit the Divert NS website to find out when you local collection is! OR get creative and come up with an alternative disposal! https://divertns.ca/recycling/sorting-guide... #ILoveRealTrees #NSRealTrees #NSBalsamFir #NSExperiences

Merry Christmas from our Families to yours! Thank you for supporting your Local Christmas Tree Farmer this season #ILoveRealTrees #NSRealTrees #NSBalsamFir #NSExperiences

Check out our Final Podcast for this seasons series of "Real Trees, Real Talk- Why Nova Scotia Loves Real Trees"! https://anchor.fm//Real-Trees--Real-Talk---Why-Nova-Scotia #ILoveRealTrees #RealTreesRealMemories #RealTreesRealTalk #NSExperiences ... Dashboard Living Halifax Bloggers The Local Wishlist Lunenburg County Christmas Tree Producers' Association Northeastern Christmas Tree Assoc.

Does the idea of being self-employed and working outdoors appeal to you? The market for real Christmas trees across North America continues to grow and the pri...ce per tree continues to rise. If you're looking for a resource to get you started on your Christmas tree growing journey, visit our blog or join our platform for video content and resources from over 15 organizations & speakers http://ow.ly/x3Xx50CIRhd

Interested in learning to make a Christmas Wreath? Check out our Video from LCCTPA Secretary, Jeanette Pettipas. Thank you Jeanette & Andre ! #ILoveRealTrees #NSRealTrees #NSBalsamFir #NSExperiences... Lunenburg County Christmas Tree Producers' Association Tree for Boston The Balsam Fir Forum The Local Wishlist Halifax Bloggers Dashboard Living

Its back, and it just keeps getting better! Enter our Real Trees, Real Memories photo contest now for your chance to WIN a 2-night stay at Irwin Lake Chalets - Nova Scotia! Thank you to Dashboard Living for making it happen Upload a photo of your REAL Tree experience, and use the following Hashtags ... #ILoveRealTrees #NSRealTreeMemories #Contest The Local Wishlist Halifax Bloggers Dashboard Living Irwin Lake Chalets - Nova Scotia Lunenburg County Christmas Tree Producers' Association Northeastern Christmas Tree Assoc.

Check out our New Podcast- Real Trees, Real Talk - Why Nova Scotia Love Real Christmas Trees #ILoveRealTrees #NSRealTrees #NSBalsamFir #NSExperiences

Surprise!!! I’m a 45-foot stunning white spruce tree from Grande Anse, Richmond County, NS. I’d like to introduce my family Heather and Tony Sampson who live in Dundee, Richmond County. Let the journey to the City of Boston begin: https://novascotia.ca/treeforboston

The Balsam Fir Forum is a membership-based website that includes educational content from over 15 professionals across Canada and the United States. It was deve...loped to help Christmas tree growers learn important skills that will make their businesses grow and be more successful. With your subscription, you can access all of the educational content and resources at your convenience - when it suits you best for one full year. North American growers- from Nova Scotia to Alberta and Alabama to Arizona are taking part. Please join us! We hope to see you there. See more