The Greeks and Romans were among the first to bring evergreen boughs inside during the winter months — evidence that humans have long appreciated the many benefits of cut conifers. Harvesting your own boughs, wreaths or trees is a great family activity, provided everyone dresses warmly. Advance research on varieties guides the selection process: Fraser, balsam or spruce? A sled helps haul the greens — and the kids — out of the woods. Also, check with your local municipality or solid waste district for information about “treecycling” options after the holidays are over. Happy Sawing!
Bakersfield Tree Farm , Route 36, Bakersfield, 827-3042
Balsam Acres, 36 Elmore Road, Worcester , 223-7028
Breezy Hill Acres, 3325 Pine Hill Road, Newport , 334-6858
Isham Family Farm, 3515 Oak Hill Road, Williston, 872-1525
Larry’s Tree Farm , Route 108, Bakersfield , 827-6123
Meadow Ridge Farm, 18 Merritt Road, Middlesex, 223-4258
Moffatt’s Tree Farm, 1252 Wild Branch Road, Craftsbury , 586-6900
Northern Vermont Christmas Tree Farm, 766 Lapland Road, Waterville, 644-2257
Paine’s Christmas Trees ,4904 Laporte Road, Morrisville , 888-5632
Purinton Family Tree Farm, 190 Pond Road, Huntington , 434-4385
Russell Dairy and Tree Farm, 1248 Route 116, Starksboro , 453-2208
Sharp Farm , 204 Cobble Hill Road, Milton , 891-6225
Tester’s Vermont Christmas Trees , 2317 Roaring Brook Road, Barton, 525-3814
Urie’s Tree Farm , 1694 Old Stage Road, Williston , 879-2720
Werner Tree Farm , 429 Painter Road, Middlebury, 388-7781
White’s Christmas Tree Farm, 255 Jericho Road, Essex Junction, 899-4977
This article was originally published in Seven Days’ monthly parenting magazine, Kids VT.
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