Justamere Tree Farm Blog

Extra, Extra, Read All About It........

Yes, Martha Stewarts T.V. sent a 3 member filming crew along with 2 producers out to our farm. They arrived  on December 21st, and filmed J.P. talking about broom making and actually making a broom from start to finish. They were here two full days filming in our broom workshop and also our farm and surrounding acreage. We were covered in snow the day they arrived. We are anxious to see it air on television. Martha Stewart bought two brooms from us in Katonah, New York at the John Jay Homestead last year. We were told that she liked them alot and wanted us to be on her television show. We are very excited about this and will let everyone know when it will be on national television. They told us it will probably air 3-4 months from now. Till then......

Fed Ex Truck and Girl with a Blue Coat.

It is the season to be jolly, appreciate what we have, share with others, honor traditions, enjoy the snowflakes that fall to the ground, eat well and stay healthy.
We are well into our busy season sending packages of maple goodies and handcrafted brooms. We continue to sell Christmas Trees, wreaths and swags as well. I have posted a picture of our painted Fed Ex truck which we have down at Hampton Ponds Plaza in Westfield. We sell trees at the plaza and have the truck
there to go inside and stay warm. We have a  wood stove in there so smoke billows out of the stack and floats in the air for people passing by to admire. It is painted red with green trim and is perfect for the job.
We have also been busy selling trees at the farm here. It is a great to see and  get to know your neighbors and fellow residents of Worthington and beyond. I keep busy making wreaths on my wreath machine and tying swags when it is slow. It is great to use up most of the greenery which comes from the bottom branches of trees taken and it smells wonderful too.
I had a young lady in a blue coat stop by with her Dad over the week-end. She was dressed for the occasion  They found a beautiful Fraser Fir Tree to celebrate Christmas with. As you can see they are very happy. Also a mother daughter team found a tree as well.
I have important news to tell in the next blog. Till then.............

Christmas Tree Care, Classic Fraser Fir

How to keep your tree fresh: Water, Water, and Water. Give your Christmas Tree a fresh cut before bringing into your home. Cut off a 1/2 inch from the bottom before putting into a stand. A fresh and healthy tree will drink a gallon of water initially and then one or more quarts every day.
The most popular tree is the classic Fraser Fir Tree with its tight branches and short needles, known for staying on the tree for a long time. A Fraser Fir Tree is the official White House tree this year.
We have a choose and cut Christmas Tree Farm here in Worthington, MA. We also retail our Christmas Trees at Hampton Ponds Plaza in Westfield, MA.
We received several inches of snow Friday night and the Christmas trees were covered with a blanket of snow this morning. It is bitter cold today but people have come by to cut down their Christmas tree with snow all on the ground. It is a fun,  family,  holiday outing of choosing and cutting a tree no matter what the weather is doing! Our neighbors and friends stopped by today.(Check the photos out!)
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