Lifestyle

Let’s go behind the scenes to see what it takes to grow the perfect Christmas tree!

March 24, 2025 02:20 PM • 
RFD NEWS STAFF, Currey McCullough

Spring has arrived, but in Georgia, one producer is already thinking ahead to the holiday season.

The Farm Monitor takes us behind the scenes to see the hard work involved in growing the perfect Christmas tree.

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