Nestled between towering longleaf pines and live oaks, Tony Harris’ tree farm is home to another native species with a less imposing presence: The bushy, stout Florida sand pine. Out in the wild, the unassuming tree can reach anywhere from 20 to 40 feet high, its limbs twisting and tangling as it grows. If left alone, its trunk curves like a bonsai. But if pruned twice annually and watered .
One of the first artificial Christmas trees bought from Woolworths for six pence is to go up for auction, having been decorated every year for over a century.
There’s something about this time of year. The decorations, the lights and even the music are enough to change your mood. Well, this week’s Getting Results Award winner feels that way too.