This conversation was written by Grace McLaughlin, KCtoday's editorial intern.

It’s pine-ally time to put up some holiday cheer. If you’ve been thinking about tree-ting your family to a live Christmas tree this season, there is no time like the present. 🎁

Due to a national shortage of the festive trees, many local farms have already sold out and closed their doors for the season. Here’s where you can still go:

Find trees

Waldo Greenhouse | $85-160 | 436 W. 85th St., Kansas City, MO | Ranked by Yelp as the No. 1 place to grab your Christmas tree in the KC metro.

Sunshine Flowers | $4-200 | 4509 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, KS | The garden center also offers a variety of poinsettias in multiple, vibrant holiday colors.

Soil Service | $50-130 | 7130 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO | While you’re at the nursery, check out their other winter trees and shrubs.

Farrand Farms | $99-249 | 5941 Noland Rd., Kansas City, MO | Other festive decorations include handmade woodland creatures, wreaths + poinsettias.

Suburban Lawn & Garden | $70-320 | 4 W. 135th St., Kansas City, MO | Snap a picture with the big man himself. Santa will be at the garden from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on Dec. 4.

Grasspad | $40-170 | 11500 N.W. Barry Rd., Kansas City, MO | All of the trees on the farm come from small businesses + independent farmers from across the US.

Fulk’s Tree Farm | $7-160 | 23400 Hwy. 92, Platte City, MO | Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate, candy canes + coloring books while hanging out at the farm. Pro Tip: Trees are going quickly, so check their Facebook page for availability.

Scout Troop 199 | $30+ | 67th Street and Nall Drive, Overland Park, KS | A troop tradition for the past 60 years with hundreds of trees still available.

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