It seems to me like this time of year always catches us by surprise. There is always so much to do and so little time to do it in. Today there is a gaggle of people working in the wreathroom, making and decorating wreaths, and making garland. I’m sure they are pretty happy to be working inside today due to the wet and sticky snow that is building up outside. There are a select few that are out starting to harvest trees. Though we are a choose and cut operation mainly, we like to have some cut trees in the yard and greenhouse for those who would rather not venture into the fields. We also have to farms and the farm that the shop is located on doesn’t have certain varieties of trees growing there, so we bring them over. It’s quite a process to get them there as they have to be cut, bailed, loaded and then unloaded, unbailed and set up. But it is all a part of the process.
Last weekend our fliers were in the local papers and I’ve heard people are already starting to come looking for their Christmas decorations. I’ve been working on the mailing we send out every year. Sticking on the labels and getting them all stamped. It’s quite a job. Hopefully I’ll have it done by the end of the week.
There is still work going on in the shop as well. Trying to get everything labeled and into our new computer check out system, (it’s a nice upgrade for the elf’s I think) and then organize everything and get ready for opening.
We’re all busy as usual, but now there it’s starting to smell like Christmas with everyone working with the trees and boughs.
I would just like to let you in on my point of veiw. I visited this business yesterday to get my family’s christmas tree and was not impressed. We go into the field every year to cut down our own tree and this year we could not. The reason for this was that there were no good trees left in the field, they had all been half eaten by the deer or something. The deer fence you have put up is not working and you need a new solution. Just so you know… some people dont like having to get their tree from inside, so leave some of the good ones out there. Other than this problem you have a very nice business. Happy Holidays!!!
Ashley,
I know the deer have gotten a lot. The fence that is around the driveway is brand new this year but we’ve been working with different forms of fencing for the last 4 years now. Hopefully this does the trick as it’s 10′ tall and metal instead of plastic. So we have been working on that problem.
And as for our harvest, we’re not harvesting trees from that farm to go in the greenhouse. The farm I live on (White Oaks) is where we do our harvesting. The farm where the shop and choose-&-cut is located only has customers harvesting and occasionally we’ll do some clearing so we can plant more trees. Sorry to hear that you couldn’t find what you wanted. And thank you for your feedback.
Hope You Have A Wonderful Holiday!