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November 25, 2008
Posted by: Penny at 10:19 am
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Where do you get your Christmas tree? Do you use a real tree or an artificial one? If you buy a real tree, have you ever purchased one from a tree farm? For years we lived in Florida and bought our trees at the corner lot. They were lovely trees, shipped in from North Carolina. But it was really difficult for this northern girl to get into the holiday spirit picking out a tree in a paved parking lot.
Now, I live in North Carolina, where all of those “lot” trees came from! So we started a new family tradition a few years ago. The first weekend after Thanksgiving, we head to a local tree farm.
Have you ever been to a tree farm? They are so much fun! Most serve hot chocolate or cider and Christmas cookies. Alot of them have hay rides for the children. Oh, but the best part is finding that “perfect” tree. Saw in hand, you head out to the trees. Of course the “perfect” tree can be seen off in the distance. You need to look over several trees to make sure you pick the right one. Once found, you cut it down and bring it home. There is nothing better than the crisp smell of pine from a freshly cut tree.
So, if you normally purchase your Christmas tree in a parking lot, why not start a new tradition this year and head off to your local tree farm? Happy decorating!
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1. Hi Penny,
When I lived in New Jersey we always went to a tree farm – and you’re absolutely right about the experience! But now (ahem) we’re in Connecticut where it seems much colder, and we now have an artificial tree (grimace). But we do light pine candles, if that counts for anything!
But, to redeem myself, this year for my daughter’s December b-day party, I ordered live trees to give as goodie bags. I’ll blog more about this later.
by Susan — 11/25/08 at 12:13 pm #
2. Hi Penny! We are from Oregon and we have tons of tree farms! We always go out with the kids to the farm and get a tree. It is a fun outing. The only exception we have made is if we are running short on time and the weather is bad, we buy one from our local nursery. Some day we might get an artificial tree but we love the experience and the smell of the fresh ones so much it would be a hard decision!
Happy tree hunting!
by Melissa — 11/25/08 at 2:11 pm #
3. I love the tree farms in this area and it’s always exciting to see the trucks loaded down with trees for far off destinations! Happy Holidays to YOU and your family!
by Lavender Dreamer — 11/25/08 at 2:27 pm #
4. For many years we could just cut a tree off our own property. After a while, we had to buy one from the corner lot or a Christmas Tree Farm. Now it’s artificial all the way. I am willing to trade the wonderful aroma for no muss, no fuss. I love to visit homes with real trees, though. Just wonderful!
by Vee — 11/25/08 at 5:43 pm #
5. We have always had a live tree, always the fattest one I could find, which we cut from a farm. The kids loved the sleigh rides and Santa that many of the farms offered (they’re teens now sadly – the fun days are over!!!). Unfortunately, last year we were in the middle of a remodel and there was no room for a big ‘ol fat tree so I had to settle for a smaller artificial. I was so bummed I announced to the family that if I had to have an artificial tree it was not going to be one “pretending” to be real. I went out and bought a pink tree – not easy to find mind you. When all was said and done – it really did look cool and although the remodel is still not done, when it is, I will have to find a place for “pinkie”.
by Lynn fr CT — 11/25/08 at 7:04 pm #
6. Hi Penny, we always go to a Christmas Tree Farm the day after Thanksgiving and cut our tree. This is a family tradition. We love it and it is a family time we cherish. The tree farm gives out candy canes, which we enjoy. Have a good Thanksgiving and God Bless! Terri
by Terri fr GA — 11/26/08 at 4:07 pm #
7. Hi Penny,
How fun to live where you can cut down your own Christmas tree. I live in Southern California near the ocean and we do not have any Christmas tree farms. About 6 years ago I decided to buy a “living Christmas tree” – at the time the tree was about 4 feet tall – I put it on a round table in my living room to give it height and it looked great. The tree started growing and I transplanted it to a large white wooden planter with wheels and after six years of growth my tree is about 8 feet tall and so heavy it takes two people to wheel it into my living room. IMy Crhistmas tree lives happily in my garden all year long.
Wishing you and your family a very special holiday season. Erin
by Erin — 11/30/08 at 12:43 pm #
8. Did you buy the pictured artificial tree at homegoods? How much was it? still available?
by peg — 11/14/09 at 10:30 am #