Where To Buy A Christmas Tree In The Homer Glen-Lockport Area

Homer Glen-Lockport, IL — As the coronavirus pandemic threatens some of America's most well-loved holiday traditions in 2020, it might still be possible to take your family on the hunt for the ideal Christmas tree — and do it safely.

At least 25 million real Christmas trees are purchased each year across the U.S., and currently, 350 million are growing in all 50 states.. And despite these unprecedented times, the tree market is still up and running this year. Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic to ensure patrons can select a tree with minimal risk to their family's health and safety.

"It is likely that Christmas will have a greater significance for many in 2020 as we seek to offset the disruption of normalcy from COVID-19 with a family-oriented holiday experience," the the National Christmas Tree Association wrote on its website this year. "However, shopping for a Christmas tree, the iconic centerpiece of the holiday, will be a different experience this year as the risks from COVID-19 must be taken seriously."

In fact, the association has released a new guide with recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree providers to follow, including frequently sanitizing items and areas such as hand saws, tree cart handles, countertops, door handles and restrooms. An onsite "COVID-19 coordinator" and social-distancing rules are also being encouraged.

If a real Christmas tree is on your holiday wish list this season, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms near Homer Glen-Lockport.

• Puckerville Farms
• Green Garden Christmas Tree Farm
• Abbey Farms
• The Fields on Caton Farm
• Bengtson Christmas Tree Farm
• Tri-County Stockdale Company Of Joliet
• Crosswind Farms
• Anderson Tree Farm
• L & M Tree Farm
• Hacker's Glenbard Gardens

Getting the most out of your real Christmas tree can take some patience, practice and good advice. Here are a few tips to remember, from the National Christmas Tree Association:

• What to know about fake Christmas trees
• Knowing the different types of real Christmas trees
• Tips on selecting a real tree
• Caring for your tree
• Christmas tree safety
• How to recycle your tree