When flowers sleep, evergreens take the spotlight By Diana Pierce, Dec. 3, 2025 Andrew Monson and Diana. Photo: Bachman’s staff. This time of year, my garden storytelling shifts from petals to pines. They’re wide awake and ready for their moment. Whether you’re browsing premium trees at your favorite garden center while it’s snowing or venturing into a National Forest with a $5 permit and a saw, finding the perfect Christmas tree is its own kind of bloom—one that fills your h