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Christmas Trees Are Going Fast This Year In Idaho, As COVID-19 Keeps People Inside

By Frankie Barnhill,
George Prentice
Published December 7, 2020 at 3:59 PM MST
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Ani Sirois puts lights and decorations on the family's Christmas tree at her home in Portland, Ore. Sirois, a respiratory nurse, has spent months caring for coronavirus patients at a Portland hospital. "

Have you bought your Christmas tree yet? At least one local vendor says that if you want one, now is the time to get one. With more people staying home this holiday season as the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, Christmas trees are in short supply.

Our Morning Edition host George Prentice checked in with Lindsay Schramm of the North End Organic Nursery in Garden City.

Have a question or comment for the show? Tweet @KBSX915 using #IdahoMatters

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Frankie Barnhill
Frankie Barnhill was the Senior Producer of Idaho Matters, Boise State Public Radio's daily show and podcast.
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George Prentice
As host of Morning Edition, I'm the luckiest person I've ever known because I spend my days listening to smart, passionate, engaging people. It’s a public trust. I lean in to talk with actors, poets, writers and volunteers who make Idaho that much more special.
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