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We look forward to helping you enjoy this wonderful time of year! Bring your whole family for a fun and relaxing holiday tradition.
The Thorne Family
2011 Schedule
As of November 1, 2011
We will be open for tagging by appointment.
Please call 908-236-9550.
As of November 19, 2011
We will be open weekends - Saturdays and Sundays from 9am to 5pm until Christmas.Bring your whole family for a fun and relaxing holiday tradition. Walk the hills at your leisure to select your favorite tree. We'll have hot cider and cookies for you as you stroll the fields! We'll cut bale and tie your tree onto your car for you!
Contact Us
Call 908-236-9550 or email
info@theevergreenfarm.com
The Evergreen Farm is owned and operated by Jeff and Bev Thorne. Christmas trees require a lot of time and attention all year long so that they are ready for you at holiday time! When Christmas season arrives, we get help from some terrific high school and college youth to help you search for the perfect tree. These youth live in the area, and are great kids that we've come to know through school, sports, church and local activities.
Hours and Directions
Custom Directions
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Hours and Directions
Hours
Early Season Tagging: Call for an appointment from November 1 - 19, 2011
Regular Season Tagging and Cutting: 9am – dark each Saturday and Sunday from November 19 to December 18.
Be sure to come early for the best selection!
Directions
From East: Take Route 78 west to Lebanon exit 20A. Proceed to Route 22, and turn right at light onto Route 22 west. Go 1 mile, then turn left onto Round Valley Access Road via jughandle. Go 3.3 miles, turn left onto Bass Lane, and go to #4 Bass Lane on right.
From North or West: Take Route 31 South, from Clinton, and turn left onto Molasses Hill Road. Go 2.1 miles to end, and turn right onto the Round Valley Access Road, also County Rt. 629. Go 1 mile, and turn left onto Bass Lane and go to #4 Bass Lane on right.
From South: Take Route 31 North from Flemington, and turn right onto Payne Road. Take Payne Road for 1.7 miles to the end. Turn left onto Round Valley Access Road, also County Rt. 629. Proceed for 1.3 miles, then turn right onto Bass Lane. Go to #4 Bass Lane on right.
Trees We Grow
The Types of Trees We Grow
Canaan Fir
These trees are very popular, and we have a lot of them. They have relatively long needles and are much softer to the touch than Blue Spruce. These trees are often mistaken for Fraser Fir trees. They have a bottlebrush-like appearance. They often have a blue or silver tinge to them on the underside of the branches.
Blue Spruce
These trees are elegant and beautiful. Their branches are strong and sharp. They have a nice blue tinge to them and they are great for displaying ornaments because they are so strong. But, they are sharp to the touch and may not be appropriate for a house with young children.
Douglas Fir
This is a full, chunky and very green Christmas tree and is favored by families with young children. These trees tend to have very robust bases and short, soft needles. Their branches are typically very full, and the needles are soft and easy to touch.
Concolor Fir
These trees are classic and beautiful. They have a distinctive citrus aroma which makes them unique. They tend to be leaner than the Douglas Fir, with soft needles that are long. The branches have ample room between branches.
Fraser Fir
These trees tend to be tall and elegant. They are deep green and have sturdy branches with short needles that are soft to the touch
Most of our trees are in the 6-9 foot range. All trees are priced at $10 per foot of height. We have small number of taller trees that will likely be taken early in the season. Please come early or call us to make sure we have taller trees still available.
Caring For A Real Tree
Caring For Your Real Tree
A fresh-cut tree will bring warmth, beauty and the rich scents of the season to your home. It will easily last throughout the holidays and beyond if given proper care.
What is the proper care? There are several key steps to ensure that your tree stays fresh and attractive. After purchasing the tree of your choice, we will bale it in loose netting. This open-weave sleeve will make it easier for you to get your tree home, and to protect it on the way. We also have twine, and our assistants will help you secure the tree onto or into your car.
When you get home, you should immediately put the tree base into fresh water. If you don't do this within 4 hours, then cut an additional inch off the stump of your tree before placing the tree in fresh water. A fresh cut will help the tree absorb water and stay fresh, and is necessary if a tree's sap has sealed over the cut. You can put the tree inside immediately for decorating, or you can leave the tree in any cool, shady place sheltered from winds or heat. Either way, we recommend keeping the netting on your tree until it is in your stand in your home.
The key to keeping your tree green is to keep it away from direct heat, and to keep the base wet. Fresh trees tend to be very thirsty, so be sure to water it daily. A tree in a warm room can absorb as much as four pints of water a day, which is lost by evapotransportation through the needles. You should check your tree daily, and add water as needed to make sure that the base of the tree is always covered with water. Check your tree closely, because with some stands, there can be water in the stand even though the base of the tree is no longer submerged in water.
Do you need special water? No! Dr. Gary Chastagner, an evergreen tree researcher at Washington State University,says that plain tap water is best. No need for distilled water or mineral water or any other type of special water. Just pour from your tap to fill your tree! And be sure to NOT use any additives in the water – including floral preservatives, commercial tree preservatives, molasses, sugar, bleach soft drinks, aspirin, etc. Clean water is all that is needed to maintain freshness. When the season is over, and you take your tree down, be sure to recycle it. If you don't know where to take it, check out
www.realchristmastrees.org and type in your zip code to find a recycling program near you.
Our Team
If you would like to:
• Arrange for a tagging appointment prior to November 19, 2011
• Order greenery, wreaths, grave wreaths, roping or greenery in advance
• Or talk to us about anything else related to the farm, please:
Call: 908-236-9550
Or email info@theevergreenfarm.com
4 Bass Lane, Lebanon, NJ 08833