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Urban Trees Help Clean Our Stormwater
Urban Trees Help Clean Our StormwaterIn urban environments many cities around the globe use biofiltration systems to capture and filter potentially contaminated water running off and causing pollution. The research on how soils and woody plants like trees filter water is not extensive and is lacking. The University of Melbourne tried to fill in this gap as much as [...]
2015 Holiday Shipping Reminders
Holiday Shipping Reminders The holidays are rapidly approaching and the rush is coming to get packages shipped in time for a Christmas arrival.Below you will find a breakdown of important shipping dates to keep in mind when placing your order.If you need Christmas deliver please read below:Local Pick-up: We will be available until 5:00 PM on Wednesday December [...]
Christmas Traditions Around the World (Giveaway)
In a previous post I talked about a US tradition regarding the Christmas pickle, but what about other countries? Well let’s see if our neighbors around the world have traditions that we might think are just as strange.If you live in a certain region of Spain you may have the tradition of placing a Caganer figure in amongst the [...]
The Lore of the Christmas Pickle and a Giveaway
The Lore of the Christmas PickleHow many of you reading this has taken part in this tradition? I haven’t yet but it sounds fun and there is plenty time to find a great pickle ornament to hide on the tree. Those who haven’t why not give it a try this year, the kids will love it! What is [...]
Christmas Is Back at Tree In A Box and it has a New Look
GROW YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS TREETree In A Box is pleased to announce the return of our special grow your own Christmas tree kit, just in time for your holiday gifting needs.The return of the Grow Your Own Christmas Tree kit at Tree In A Box comes complete with a new package design. Our original [...]
November 28th is Small Business Saturday #ShopSmall
Shop Small this Saturday with special discount code ShopSmall5 to save $5.00 off all orders of $25.00 or more. Why Shop Small? Shop small for the things you love and the place you call home.Nov 28 is Small Business Saturday(R), a day created specifically for small businesses like Tree In A Box. This year, don't [...]
Celebrate the National Park Service’s 99th Birthday with Free Entry to All National Parks on Tuesday August 25th.
Celebrate the National Park Service’s 99th Birthday with Free Entry to All National Parks on Tuesday August 25th. President Woodrow Wilson signed the Organic Act on August 25, 1916.This act created the National Park Service.The National Park Service was a federal bureau within the Department of the Interior that would be responsible for protecting the 35 national parks and monuments currently established [...]
2015 Port of Portland Seaport Celebration Saturday August 15th
Looking for something fun and educational to do with the whole family? Well you may want to check out the 2015 Port of Portland Seaport Celebration on Saturday August 15, 2015 at the Port of Portland Terminal 4. This is a fantastic event geared towards family friendly fun events to educate the public about the activities and functions [...]
Mountain Pine Beetle and the Devastation to the Rocky Mountain Forests
Mountain Pine Beetle and the devastation to the Rocky Mountain ForestsThe mountain pine beetle - MPB (Dendroctonus ponderosae) infestations are continuing to grow at unprecedented rates throughout the Rocky Mountains and the western US. The droughts and warmer winters are thought to be fueling this expansive beetle infestation. The USDA Forest Service was quoted as saying "By about 2012, beetles [...]
Birthday and Celebration Tree Kits Now Available!
For many years Tree In A Box has offered personalized Wedding kits for wedding favors and guest gifts. We have now created a new set of specially designed birthday themed seals that are perfect for birthday guests of all ages. These nature inspired party favors make meaningful guest gifts. Each seed kit will grow [...]
