How do you get those tree lines so straight? We do it the old school way – set a couple stakes 8’ apart and run a string line! Then plant the trees every 6’. This year, we are planting more along the tree lines. The trees will have some competition from the mature tree roots […]
Scenes from early summer when we took Lavender to the market!
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Sometimes you need a few years to find the best tools. It was almost fun to use this Stihl hedge trimmer. I just directed the clippings toward the downspout piece and then easily dumped them in a crate. Off to the barn attic to dry.
We are expecting a small shower tonight so why not plant some more trees and holly? You can’t have a Christmas tree farm without some American Holly trees!
Before the rain come down! Read More »
In 2024, there was a drought in Charlottesville from June 27-September 2. It appears to have impacted the Norway Spruce the most. How would you feel without adequate water for 67 days? Apparently, this was not limited to our area. A recent article by Pope et al. (2024) in Forest Ecology and Management found that
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