Christmas tree cultivation species are grown as Christmas trees, although a handful of varieties stand out in popularity. In the United States, Douglas-fir, Scots pine and Fraser fir all sell well. Nordmann fir and Norway spruce sell well in the United Kingdom, the latter being popular throughout Europe. Like all conifers, Christmas trees are vulnerable to a range of pests. The final stage of cultivation, harvesting, is carried out in a number of ways; one of the more popular methods is the pick-your-own tree farm, where customers are allowed to roam the farm, select their tree, and cut it down themselves. Other farmers
Douglas Soup Dispensary Douglas Soup Dispensary The Douglas Soup Dispensary was a soup kitchen located in Myrtle Street, Douglas, Isle of Man. The original dispensary was opened in 1818 and was situated at numerous venues until it was replaced by a permanent building known as Noble's Hall. This was paid for with a bequest from the Henry Bloom Noble Trust, and built in 1908 on land which had been owned by Henry Noble. The dispensary would provide, free of charge, a nourishing meal to the poorer inhabitants of the town between 12 and 1 o'clock each day across the winter months from the