MAINE SUNDAY TELEGRAM • November 27, 2022
That perfect fir is the must-have item of this holiday season, and Christmas tree farmers are predicting another year of high demand and tight supply. The crunch has particularly affected those who rely on the state’s dwindling roster of wholesalers, and some groups have scaled back or even canceled their annual fundraising sales because of the lack of trees. So whether you cut your own tree in a field or buy from a local nonprofit in a parking lot, growers and sellers suggest shopping early if you want to avoid a Charlie Brown choice.