Pack up the kids and head to the country for your fresh-cut tree this year!

Locally grown trees are more eco-friendly than those trucked in from miles away, and your purchase from a professional grower offers a boost to the regional economy. Plus, think of the memories that you'll create together in harvesting and trimming your own tree.

The Texas Christmas Tree Growers Association has prepared an informative web site that offers a helpful breakdown of farms by region, including the Hill Country.

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