Tag Archives: christmas trees

How Does This Work

When you come to the farm, the first question we’ll ask is “are you taking your tree today or are you tagging?” If you are tagging and picking up another day, we’ll give you a three part tag along with … Continue reading

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What is a Grave Blanket?

Sometimes people ask us about grave blankets – as the custom is not practiced everywhere. Basically they are used to decorate grave sites in the winter, when flowers are not available or too fragile to withstand the bitter cold. Traditional … Continue reading

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Veterans Day Weekend Opening

Tag your tree on Veterans Day weekend, while the weather is nice and we’ll cut it for you later!  Plus all trees are only $42, no matter what size. In addition, $5 from the sale of every tree will be … Continue reading

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Christmas Tree Trivia

Here are a few more bits of Christmas tree information that might come in handy during a trivia contest (or if you end up on Jeopardy): Besides evergreens, other types of trees such as cherry and hawthorns were used as … Continue reading

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New Jersey is Home to First Christmas Tree Farm

Here’s a fun fact: The first Christmas tree farm in the United States is believed to have begun in 1901 when 25,000 Norway Spruce trees were planted by W. V. McGalliard in Mercer County, near Trenton, New Jersey. The trees … Continue reading

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Top Tree Tips

From choosing your Christmas tree to transporting it and setting it up back at home, here are some things to keep in mind: First, find the perfect Christmas tree for you. Everyone has their own idea of the perfect tree! … Continue reading

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Current Pricing – 12/3/13

Here is our current pricing for this weekend. All Christmas Trees $42 – any size tree Grave Blankets $25 Wreaths With Bow Only (Price for Decorated is in parenthesis) 24” Round $15 ($20) 32” Round $35 ($40) Candy Cane $15 … Continue reading

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Grave Blankets Are Available

All of our grave blankets are made fresh using at least five different type of greens – douglas fir, balsam fir (from Maine), white pine, holly, and cedar.  There are many styles to choose from; no two are alike! Visit … Continue reading

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People Still Prefer Real Christmas Trees

According to a Harris Interactive poll for the National Christmas Tree Association, Americans have not lost their interest in traditional holiday decor, spending $1.7 billion last year on Christmas trees. Real trees outsold artificial trees three to one last year, … Continue reading

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Grand Opening for the 2012 Season

This year we’re opening on 11/23/12 from 9AM to 4 PM for tagging. What a great time of year to tag a tree – before it gets super cold! Once again we’ll have freshly made balsam wreaths from Maine in … Continue reading

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