As the year winds down, we count the “inventory” and take stock of what we have left. There are 104 Christmas trees showing signs of life. We have lost many more than that to drought, soil conditions and the occasional deer. We are proud of these survivors and we look forward to their growth in […]
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In the early years of Christmas tree growing, there is a lot of mowing. A delicate task, slow going, In order to keep from running over the young trees, it takes a watchful eye and steady hand. And usually a bit of hand weeding. The native grasses are constantly trying to choke out the trees,
Working under the 2024 heat dome meant getting up at 6 am and mowing around the Christmas trees early. I started the day with full protection, but as the heat and worked kicked in I removed the mask. Even when we know what we should do, the work takes over and it’s so easy to
96 more were planted. 48 phenomenal, 16 each of Munsted, Grosso, and Sensational. The ground was tough but the electric auger saved the day.
Brad Daniel Healthcare administrator with a passion for farming and forest health.
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Brad Daniel Healthcare administrator with a passion for farming and forest health. The mountain laurel is just about to bloom!
