Handsaws: We have plenty of sharp handsaws for cutting your tree. We do not permit chain saws or axes for safety reasons.
Assistance:
We have plenty of farm helpers to assist you with your tree. Don’t be
shy about asking for help! We’ll help cut, carry, or assist you with
tying your tree onto your vehicle. Customers are responsible for
ensuring tree is tied securely to your vehicle!
Tree tags:
Our staff will tie a tag on your tree and give you a portion of it- you
will need to bring that portion to the Gift Barn to pay for it, and
have it stamped. Then, give it to one of our staff to match up to your
tree.
Tree Shaker: We shake your tree to remove leaves, grass, and old needles
Tree Wrap:
We will “wrap” or bale your tree in netting once it has been shaken to
make transportation easy. Wrapping makes it easy to bring your tree
into your house. helpful hint: Once
your tree is in the house, place your tree in the tree stand and adjust
it so that it is straight. Cut the netting off AFTER the tree is
secure and straight. Then, fill the stand with water.
Twine:
A bucket of twine is located near the baler for customer use. Help
yourself! Before you drive off, please take the time to check and ensure
your tree is tied securely.
So, once you have your tree, bring it to the baler- our staff will tag,
shake, and wrap your tree. Head into the Gift Barn to pay for it, then
hand that tag to one of our staff to match it to your tree.
What do I need to bring?
Payment:We accept cash, check, mastercard, visa, & discover. If you are planning on visiting one of our food vendors, they only accept cash.
Camera:Bring your camera for some great holiday photos~ we have lots of places to get great pictures- under our decorated arch, by the cartoon cut outs, in the giant decorated wreath or our sleigh- we'd love to post your pictures to our facebook page or website.
Friendly dogs: We welcome friendly dogs to our farm, however, they must be leashed at all times.
The best way to ensure a fresh tree is to keep it in plenty of water! A large tree stand is a must, preferably holding at least a gallon of water. When you bring your tree home, cut off another 1 inch of the bottom of the trunk and immediately put in water. Trees get very thirsty- a 6 to 8 ft tree will drink 1 to 2 gallons of water a day. Just like fresh flowers, your tree will only survive if it has plenty of water. Water is all you need to keep your tree fresh- it doesn't need bleach, sugar, or anything else!
Keep your tree away from heat registers, space heaters, fireplaces, woodstoves, and other heat sources.
Don't use frayed or broken lights. Unplug lights when you are out of the room, asleep, or away.
Is getting a real tree the "green way"? YES! Besides providing open space, natural habitat for birds and wildlife, real christmas trees are a renewable and recyclable resource. For every tree harvested, 1 to 3 seedlings are planted in its place. While they are growing, real Christmas trees absorb carbon dioxide and other gases, and emit fresh oxygen.
Artificial treees contain petroleum based, non-biodegradable plastics, lead, and other toxins. When discarded, it will remain in a landfill for centuries.
The O'Connor family thanks you for making us part of your holiday tradition!
