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No Shortage of Trees Here!

We were watching Good Morning America after our patrol this morning when a segment about Christmas Trees came on. There were talking about how there’s a shortage of trees this year because a lot of farms closed during the recession. … Continue reading

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Wreaths and Grave Blankets Are Ready

Beautiful but windy day today, perfect for decorating in the barn!

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Pre-Thanksgiving Tree Sale

When you tag your tree this weekend you’ll save $5 off the price of your tree!  NanNuk is waiting to see you!

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Why Do Evergreens Lose Their Needles

Sometimes when you come out to tag your tree early, you’ll see some brown needles on the trees. That’s because evergreens, like pine, spruce, fir and concolor, naturally shed their needles every two years in the fall season. The oldest … Continue reading

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We Still Have Trees

We get a lot of calls asking if we “still have any trees left.” Since we’re a choose and cut farm, we always snicker a little when someone asks us that because we have eight acres of trees, which translates … Continue reading

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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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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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