The farm is open for tree-tagging by appointment only. Schedule an upcoming Saturday or Sunday from 10am-5pm to reserve your tree for the holiday season. Book your tree-tagging visit today by giving us a call or using the form below.
There are several key steps to help your tree stay fresh and attractive. First, we will shake it and then bale it in loose netting. This open-weave sleeve will make it easier for you to handle your tree, and will also protect it during the trip home. We have plenty of twine, so our assistants will secure the tree tightly onto your car.
When you get home, put the tree into clean, fresh water. If you don't do this within 4-6 hours, then cut an additional inch off the bottom of your tree. A fresh cut will help the tree absorb water, and is necessary if a tree's sap has sealed over the previous 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.
Fresh trees tend to be very thirsty, so be sure to water it frequently. A tree in a warm room can absorb as much as four pints of water a day, which is lost by evapo- transpiration through the needles. You should check your tree often, particularly in its early days in your home. Add water as needed to make sure that the base of the tree is always covered with water. Check closely, because there can be water in the stand even though the base of the tree is no longer submerged in water.
If a "sap cap" has formed on the base of your tree, a new cut will lessen a tree's ability to absorb water. A fresh cut will assure open pores to drink in water from your tree stand.
Pre-tagging is analogous to pre-selecting your tree, in advance of whatever day you want to cut it and take it home. You can come in November, before we open for the season, to select your favorite tree by scheduling a time here. A $25 deposit will hold the tree for you until you return at a later date that you choose. We'll mark your tree with red ribbons so that other visitors know that it has been reserved for you.
There are multiple types and styles of tree stands from which you can choose. The most important attribute of each one is first, a match of the stand's capacity to hold the size tree you select, and the second, its ability to hold the amount of water you'll need for the tree you select. If you'd like to talk specifics, talk with us when you stop by this year.
Your water stand should be plenty large enough for the tree size you select - because water is the most important ingredient for keeping your tree as fresh as possible. A very general rule of thumb is that your tree stand should have one quart of water for each one inch of tree diameter. A 4-inch trunk will need 1 gallon of water daily.
Here are just some of the benefits:
That, of course, depends on whatever tree you like best!
Of course! Please be sure to bring a leash, and please be sure to clean up after them - to be considerate of all our guests.
Sure! Give us a call or send us an email - let us know what you want and when.
Our choose and cut trees are priced at $12 per foot, for all tree varieties. This price includes cutting your tree, carrying it down the hill, baling it, drilling a hole in the tree if you’d like for your tree stand, and tying it onto your car. While we do this, we invite you to join us for complementary hot cider and cookies int he barn.
We also have pre-cut trees available. These are individually priced, and vary by height and variety.
Trees that are larger than 12 feet have a surcharge, depending upon the height and girth.