Experts discuss how lack of rain could impact Christmas trees

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It's been more than two weeks since our area received any measurable rain. Northern Connecticut and the outskirts of the state are deemed abnormally dry. Irv Silverman, owner of Silverman's Farm in Easton, says he's not entirely worried just yet, especially because they are just about closing up apple-picking season. "The buds for next year won't start swelling until springtime. So by that time next year, we'll hopefully have a more moisture in the ground," said Silverman. With the holidays coming once Halloween wraps up, he advises people to keep a close eye on their Christmas trees. "I think that the needle retention won't be as good, unless they have a little more moisture before they start cutting them," explained Silverman. Drought monitor maps show that the center of our region is still green. The dry weather conditions, however, have caused big concerns for brush fires. "