Discover the secrets behind choosing the perfect Christmas tree with Paul Maxey of Scothern Nurseries near Lincoln. You'll walk away with a new-found appreciation for the Nordman fir's soft needles. From historical choices to modern selection techniques, Paul shares his expertise on trimming and shaping these festive staples to achieve that picture-perfect holiday look.

Plus we're answering YOUR questions and sharing why now's the time to plant bare root roses!

Listeners to the P&T Podcast can get a discount simply by entering the code POTSANDTROWELS - T's & C's apply, see the PlantGrow website for details.

Explore the nuances between cut, potted, and pot-grown trees, and learn why pot-grown choices might just be your most sustainable option yet. Our discussion highlights the environmental benefits and the importance of sourcing locally-grown trees, ensuring your holiday celebrations are both beautiful and eco-friendly. Plus, we sprinkle in some creative inspiration on incorporating smaller trees into your decor, transforming any space into a winter wonderland.

Videos Mentioned in this episode:
How to Store and Plant Bare Root Roses: https://youtu.be/ryJ89JiqZjU 
Christmas Tree Farm: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0rGRDZKTqs
Rose Summer Special: https://youtu.be/iIU2BZdXrOw 

Send us your questions and we'll answer them in the live show - simply go to potsandtrowels.com where you'll find links to past episodes of the podcast, all of our YouTube how-to videos and contact details for the Pots & Trowels team!

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The Pots & Trowels team:
Martin Fish
Jill Fish
Sean Riley

Find out more about Martin & Jill at martinfish.com
Find out more about Sean at boardie.com

Podcast produced by the team, edited by Sean, hosted by buzzsprout.com