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3/28/2024 |
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Oh Christmas Tree...Make getting a Christmas tree an event
If you haven't gotten your Christmas tree yet, consider one of the Choose and Cut tree farms, or one of the farms in the area which offer farm tours or additional "agritainment" to make the experience an event. Sure you can just run down to one of the big stores,
or seasonal places on the roadside which set-up to sell trees.
How about taking a hayride out into the fields to pick your own tree, followed by a cup of hot cocoa or apple cider?
Several farms in the area offer such activities. Here are a few tree farms or farms with holiday events we are aware of that are in or near Southside Virginia, along with their contact information. Where possible, we have verified these places are open and will have trees and events as listed, but it is always good to call first to confirm.
After you have you have looked over the list and located a place to get your tree, be sure to check out the tips on tree care and selection at the end of this article. ================================= A. M. FOG
Second Saturday in Dec AM Fog will have a band on site. http://www.amfog.net ================================= Ayers & Kreh Christmas Trees
276-694-3072
Products: White and Scotch pine Christmas trees; blue and Norway spruce; Concolor and Nordmann fir; Leyland cypress; wreaths and roping.
http://vagrown.vi.virginia.gov/product.aspx?pid=65963&category=CHRISTMAS TREES ================================= J & J Treeland
Contact: John A. Young
Products: Choose-and-cut Christmas trees, white and Scotch pine; Norway, Serbian and blue spruce; Concolor, Douglas, Canaan and Grand firs. Wreaths and roping. 12 ft. trees available.
http://vagrown.vi.virginia.gov/product.aspx?pid=65984&category=CHRISTMAS TREES ================================= Owen Farm Tours
434-685-4123
Products: We are a farm tours farm that offers special tours throughout the year. A visit with the animals, hayrides, pony rides, pumpkin patch in the fall, corn maze, make your own butter, seed planting, milk "Daisy" the no-kick-cow, birthday parties, farm camp for children, visits with Santa, fresh cut fraizer fir trees and much more.
================================= ================================= Pick-A-Pine Plantation
434 476-8771 Contact: Don and Jenny Hochstein
Products: Choosing a tree from Pick-A-Pine Plantation is an experience sure to put the whole family in the mood for a country Christmas. After choosing and cutting your fresh Virginia-grown tree, enjoy a hay ride around the farm and see the bee hives, horses, milk cows, chickens, ducks, geese, and guineas in their daily farm environment. Maybe the electric-generating wind turbine will be turning, providing the farm with some alternate energy!! Stop in the gift shop for hot chocolate and see and smell the freshly made wreaths and garland/roping. Purchase fresh free-range eggs and honey harvested right on the farm. Enjoy handmade local crafts and gift items.
================================= Piedmont Tree Farm
Ph: 434-324-7966
Products: Wholesale and Choose and Cut Christmas Trees:
Piedmont Tree Farm is located in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It has been a family owned and operated farm since 1979.
Hours:
================================= ================================= Piney Mountain Christmas Trees
434 352-2226
Products: Choose-and-cut Christmas trees, white pine and Scotch pine. Fresh-cut Fraser fir. Wholesale white pines are also available. Live wreaths made on site. Wholesale white pine trees are also available. Tree stands available. Virginia's Finest
================================= Reese Farms, Inc.
Phone: 434-454-6808
Christmas trees, handmade wreaths and roping; gift baskets.
================================= Swinging Bridge Tree Farm
Contact: Ray and Paige Scott
Large selection of select and cut trees including White pines up to 12 ft., Norway spruce up to 12 ft., Cypress and Fraser firs up to 6 ft. Saws and twine provided for cutting or if needed, we will assist you. Come see us and enjoy the beautiful views along the North Fork of the Holston River
================================= White Horse Farm
Contact: Stuart and Cindy Sours
Choose-and-Cut Christmas Tree Farm. Over 20 years of growing experience specializing in White Pine, Scotch Pine, and limited Spruce and Fir. Fresh cut fir, wreaths and refreshments available at our cozy gift shop. See the website for photos, tree information and directions/printable map.
================================= If none of these is near you, you can check for one on the following sites. Virginia Christmas Tree Growers Association Farm WebPages Search for a tree farm at: Virginia Christmas Tree Growers Association Farm Locator Or www.PickYourOwnChristmasTree.org Both websites offer some tips to make your experience more enjoyable. The Pick Your Own website suggests:
Once you get your tree home, William McCaleb from the Virginia Cooperative Extension offers the following tips. When you bring your Christmas tree home make a fresh cut 2 inches up the trunk. Place the tree in a bucket of water for 2-3 days and make another fresh cut in the trunk when you bring it indoors. Continue to water while the tree is in the house. When the tree is discarded, consider decorating it for the birds. Prop tree upright and hang with suet, seed containers, and pinecones spread with peanut butter. The alternative is to cut branches from a discarded Christmas tree and lay over bulb or perennial beds, which protects your plantings from heaving in the cold weather.
Special Thanks to:
for their help in researching this article.
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