‘Oh Christmas Tree’: Where to find the perfect tree amid reported shortages at retailers
CYPRESS COUNTY, AB- At Country Mouse Farm, Gerald and Erika Bodnaruk are gearing up for their season opener. For five years the Bodnaruk’s have been selling U-cut Christmas trees at their farm located on Range Road 61.
The farmers say this year they are preparing for a great harvest thanks to a strong growing season, and irrigation to get the trees through the hot dry summer.
But the same can’t be said elsewhere. In fact, finding a perfect Christmas tree at some big box stores may be difficult this year. Recently IKEA Canada announced on their website that they won’t be selling live Christmas trees due to a supply shortage.