Yes, we known it's November still, but trust us - you aren't going to want to get to Christmas Eve before realising you've nothing to put all the presents under. So here's our round-up of some great places where you can cut down your own Christmas tree this festive season. A range of Christmas trees which come pre-cut or you can wander among those left standing and pick your own to fell. One of their prize specimens also once stood proud in Number 10 Downing Street's drawing room. Where: Poundffald Farm, Three Crosses, Swansea, SA4 3PB. Phone: 01792 872094 or 07811 949239. Having grown trees for themselves and their family since 2006, the folk here decided to give others pining (sorry) for locally sourced Christmas trees a chance to get involved too. Now with around 16,000 on their hands, there's always plenty to pick from, including Nordmann Fir, Blue Spruce and Scots Pine. Where: Ty Cerrig Maerdy Newydd, Bonvilston, Vale of Glamorgan, CF5 6TR. Phone: 01446 327337 or 07999 573997. This family-owned 'pick your own' Christmas tree plantation between Cowbridge and Cardiff is well stocked with fresh pre-cut Norway Spruce and Nordmann trees, as well as rooted Norway Spruce, all of which are known for their needle retaining abilities.

So you won't have to Hoover quite as much after the big day. Where: Chapel Lane, Peterston-super-Ely, Vale of Glamorgan, CF5 6LG/Star Lane, Capel Llaniltern, Llantrisant Road near Pentrych A semi-rural garden centre/nursery, on offer are plenty of pre-cut, pot grown Christmas trees - all of which are available from late November/ early December Where: Twyn Road, Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed, CF82 7EW With 7,000 trees to pick from - including Lodgepole Pine, Noble Firbenjamin moore exterior paint ideas, Nordmann Fir, Norway Spruce and Scotch Pine - this plantation is your one-stop shop for a perfect Christmas. exterior paint ideas benjamin mooreWhere: Michaelston-y-fedw, Cardiff, CF3 6XT This family-run business grows and sells specially selected, top quality Christmas trees, from the traditional Norway Spruce to unusual varieties such as the Noble Fir and Lodgepole Pine. metal wall decor scroll

Where: Brodawel, Pontsian, LLandysul, Ceredigion, SA44 4UA. Owner Stephen Reynolds has been growing trees for more than 20 years in a unique location high in the hills on the Shropshire Welsh Border. Fertile soil and high elevation is perfect for Christmas Tree production, resulting in a lack of disease and an early onset of dormancy which ensures far better needle retention. Where: Black House Farm, Beguildy, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1YU Not only can you select and cut down your own tree, they also offer to recycle it for you after Christmas is done and dusted. Where: Llanddarog, Carmarthen, SA32 8AW Phone: 01558 669128 or 07710 380010. After decades in the business this family-run business certainly knows its Fraser Fir from its Noble Fir - all of which are fresh cut to order and delivered to your door. This company is a member of the British Christmas Tree Growers Association and also supplies trees wholesale to businesses UK wide. Where: Pen Lan Farm, Llangollen, LL20 7BU How to decorate the perfect Christmas tree The trees here range from three to 16 feet in height, including many those that hang on to their pesky pines for that little, but all important bit longer.

They've also just introduced a click and reserve service for those who want to pick their tree from the comfort of their own home. Where: Seiont Nurseries, Pontrug, Caernarfon / Tesco Roundabout in Bangor With trees available from November 24, this easily accessible farm - just off junction 28 of the M4 - has been making people's festive season for 30 years now. Selling mainly the non-needle drop Nordman variety and the Norway Spruce (give it plenty of water and you won't have to pick too much of it out of the carpet), they've thousands of pre-cut examples from which to choose. Where: Coedkernew, Newport, Monmouthshire, NP10 8UD Markets in the capital Get fit for the festivities Step into Cardiff's Christmas What stalls should I visit for pressies? The Tree of Light is back The John Lewis advert is hereWhether you want to cut your own tree, pick a live tree and have it cut for you, buy a tree already cut or buy a living tree you can plant, this page provides detailed listings of western New York's

choose-and-cut Christmas tree farms, places to buy pre-cut (also called pre-harvested and fresh-cut) trees, stands, sleigh rides, hay rides and related winter events and fun. Some listings are for tree farms, others are tree lots, and some only offer hay rides, sleigh rides or other winter events. READ EACH LISTING to know what each facility offers. The farms are listed further down this page, so scroll down the page! Since this service is free and open to ALL Christmas tree farms, not just those who belong to an association or pay for an ad, like almost all other websites do, this is the most complete and current listing available! I'm always looking for more to add, and to correct any inaccuracies or errors, so if you encounter any, And if you know of one I missed and want to add it or correct the information, please let me know! Click on Resources above, if you need a county mapThis website is maintained on behalf of the Welsh Christmas Trees Cooperative by Robert Lloyd, media consultant, www.rlloydpr.co.uk

Look for the logo! Members of the BCTGA (British Christmas Tree Growers Association) cultivate well shaped and sturdy trees specially for the Christmas festivities. You can only ensure this high quality by buying from a member of this association. The British Christmas Tree Growers Association is the trade association for those who grow specialist Christmas Trees in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Membership is open to those who intend to grow or are growing trees for the Christmas Associate membership is available for those who provide goods and services to the BCTGA supports Going for Green and encourages you to recycle your Christmas tree. For latest news and guides, see the Gallery page. This website is under construction, so apologies for missing links and pages. They will be working soon! Last chance to buy a Christmas TreeWhether you want to cut your own tree, pick a live tree and have it cut for you, buy a tree already cut or buy a living tree you can plant, this page provides detailed listings of New South Wales and ACT, Australia's

Click on Resources above, if you need a county map The most common variety grown is the Monterey Pine, but if you look around, you will find some others, like the Blue Spruce. Be sure to check prices with the farms; many don't update me every year. be more Christmas tree farms and lots in Australia, but there sure do hide well! If you know of any, ! There's plenty to pick in Australia! for the PYO fruit and vegetable farms list! Strawberries, Loganberries, Boysenberries, Tayberries, Silvanberries, Black Currents, Cherries, Apricots Strawberries, Apricots, Nectarines, Peaches In addition to listings of U Pick farms, I hope the following pages are Complete Water Bath Canner Kit This is the same type of  standard canner that my grandmother used to make everything from applesauce to jams and jellies to tomato andThis complete kit includes everything you need and the canner, jar rack, jar grabber tongs, lid lifting wand, six pint jars with lids and rings, a plastic funnel,