Oh Christmas Tree Farm, Oh Christmas Tree Farm

On Dashiell on Dancer, on Prancer, on Vixen,
on Comet, on Cupid, on Donner, on Blitzen.

On Dashiell?

Wait a minute; you’re not a reindeer.

Even though I’m an avid gardener, I still take my kids out to
One of the many Christmas tree farms in my neighborhood to cut down a tree instead on using a live tree. Or buying one cut two weeks ago at a big-box lot.

First, I think it’s a fun tradition.

Second, we go to little family-run farms that only sell a few trees per year.

Third, we always cut our trees so that we leave a ring of branches at the base where a new tree can sprout.

This year my son found a chunk of trunk that some one had trimmed and left on the ground. My husband told him that we could grow a tree from it. So my son picked it up and hauled it back to the car.
When we came home, we put it in a big saucer of water.
My son has been checking its progress everyday since.

Another great thing about the little Christmas tree farms we go to is they give away bulbs. Yippee—bonus!

Merry Christmas everyone from Gardeners Anonymous.

Stumble It!

Comments

[Kalyn]

It's fun seeing your family traditions. Have a great holiday!

[chigiy]

Thank you Kalyn. Merry Christmas.

[kate]

The photograph of your son holding the tree trunk chunk (that sounds cool!) is a wonderful one, as is your family pic. You are a fine-looking group.

I hope you post pictures of your decorated tree ... the newt pictures are great. I wish I had a newt.

Off to check out your Peru pictures, but first, I'd like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a wonder-filled time as the year draws to a close.
Kate ox