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.
Nollaig na mBan: Ireland's 'Women's Christmas'
Discover the Irish tradition of Nollaig na mBan, or 'Little Christmas', celebrated on January 6th. Learn how women across Ireland honour this day of rest and social connection.
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.
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.
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.
NORAD's 70-Year Santa Tracking Tradition Explained
Discover the heartwarming story of how a Cold War military command's mistaken phone call evolved into a global festive phenomenon, tracking Santa for millions. Learn the facts and join the tradition.
The Royal History of Turkey on Christmas Day
Discover the surprising Tudor origins of Britain's Christmas turkey tradition. Find out why we swapped goose for this festive favourite and how ten million are eaten each year.
NORAD Santa Tracker 2025 Live: Watch His Journey
Watch the NORAD Santa Tracker live as Father Christmas begins his 2025 journey from Finnish Lapland. Follow the festive flight, powered by a 70-year tradition born from a wrong number.
King's Christmas Speech Breaks Tradition at Westminster Abbey
King Charles will deliver his 2025 Christmas message from Westminster Abbey, a historic break from royal residence tradition. Discover the details of his festive pilgrimage theme.
Japan's KFC Christmas: A Halal Twist on a 50-Year Ritual
Discover why fried chicken is Japan's festive staple. A traveller explores Tokyo's halal alternatives to the KFC queues, unravelling a unique cultural tradition.
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.
How a Yorkshire trader brought turkey to UK Christmas tables
Discover the fascinating 500-year history of why Brits eat turkey at Christmas, from a Yorkshire trader's voyage to King Henry VIII and Charles Dickens. Uncover the true British origin of this festive staple.
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.
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.
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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