Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Cutting your own Christmas Tree can provide a lifetime of family memories.
There are two types of Christmas tree people: those who prefer to buy at garden centers and local stands, and those who like the adventure of cutting their own. If you are a "cut-your-own" type of person, or think you might be if given a saw and permission, here are the tried and true places in New Jersey where you can release your inner-yuletide lumberjack. Rest assured. Almost all cut-your-own Christmas tree farms will cut them for you. Advice: bring gardening gloves to wear because the needles will pinch, and remember that most farms accept cash only. Dixiedale Farms: Family owned and operated since 1911, Dixiedale farms is a short ride from Bergen County. Dixiedale never disappoints. The town of Chester is also a great place to grab …
Friday, November 30, 2012
Proceeds from sales support activities of local Boy Scouts.
In the market for a live Christmas tree? Consider buying one while helping to support a good cause. The annual Troop 9 Boy Scouts tree lot opens Friday, Nov. 30 with 100 percent of proceeds helping to fund troop activities throughout the year. The lot, located at the intersection of Central Avenue and Beverly Road in West Caldwell, is staffed by scouts and their parents from 6 to 9 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends. More than 500 trees are available in a variety of sizes, including Douglas Fir, Fraser Fir and Balsams. Wreaths, garland and grave blankets are also for sale. “As always, we have a great selection of very high quality trees,” Sal Amoreno, coordinator of the Troop 9 Christmas tree lot, stated in a release. “If you…
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012
The Boy Scouts Troop 9 lot opens this weekend.
Christmas is less than a month away and festively lit trees can be seen peeking through windows around the Caldwells. Town trees will be lit this weekend. Is yours up yet? If you are still sans-tree, here are some local places to pick one up. Or perhaps you prefer a drive to the country to cut your own? If you have a favorite place to get a tree, share it in the comments. Pre-Cut, Close and Convenient Caldwell Nursery on Passaic Avenue in West Caldwell is open year-round and during the holidays specializes in Christmas trees, wreathes and other greens. The Troop 9 Boy Scouts Christmas Tree lot opens on Friday, Nov. 30 at the intersection of Central Avenue and Beverly Road in West Caldwell. The scout-run lot will be open daily from 6 to 9 p…
