People keen on having a greener Christmas will be able to get more environmentally-friendly fresh trees in time for the festivities from us, when we officially open on Saturday, November 12 with a limited display of trees. Our full range of trees will be available from Saturday, November 19.

A more sustainable Christmas

Somerset and Devon residents who live near us looking this year for a more sustainable Christmas can keep their tree miles down and carbon footprint to a minimum by buying trees from a producer like us who grows their own trees in the area.

Another benefit of having a real Christmas tree is that they are much better for the environment, so are perfect for those that want a greener festive season this year.

Reduce greenhouse gases

Our trees are grown as a field crop so as soon as one is cut, another is planted. Although they aren’t carbon neutral, Christmas trees help to reduce greenhouse gases by absorbing carbon dioxide while they are growing, and once the twelfth night comes, they can be made into chippings or mulch too.

Being environmentally-sound is getting more and more important and it also has a positive impact on people’s well-being if they feel they are doing the right thing. You also just can’t beat a real Christmas tree, especially the look, texture and smell of it in your home. The ambience it creates is all good for you too as it symbolises positivity, hope and goodwill.

Trees for wellbeing

Our customers tell us all the time how our real trees help alleviate their stress, relax them and increase their general wellbeing at home. People love to look at them, touch and smell them. There is plenty of evidence to suggest that exposure to natural environments has beneficial effects on people. People who live near nature report higher wellbeing and satisfaction with life.

We can’t wait to see everyone again and feel that festive buzz as people choose their trees and the different decorations for them, it’s always an exciting and magical time.

We will be collecting for Children’s Hospice South West throughout the festive season, last year (2021) we managed to raise £1,828 for the organisation.

Decorations and lights

The Crafts at Christmas shop will be fully open from 9am on November 12, with a huge array of decorations and lights as well as wreaths. There will be a limited display of Christmas trees from November 12, with a full range available from Saturday, November 19.

Late-night open evenings

We will also be hosting some special late-night open evenings where we will be open every weeknight until 8pm from on November 28, 29 and 30 as well as December 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9. We will also have some Christmassy entertainment for anyone who decides to visit us on December 1, 2, 8 and 9, which will be announced in due course.