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2009 NEWS

     I want to thank my customers from last year; I was very pleased with the sales.  I donated five trees for the Spirit Foundation Trees for Troops program, and then went on to sell 120 trees. Since I have averaged planting 125 seedlings each year, the season was perfect. I hope to see each of you again.  Remember to bring your camera so we can help you capture Making Memories with this year's tree!

DECORATIVE SUPPLY
I have developed a product from my field that might be of interest to those with creative spirits. I have produced a wood turning that can be used in potpourri or centerpieces. Perhaps it is unique in the world.  The turnings are different than shavings in that the tree's growth rings are clearly visible, not just wood grain. I have both natural and ones dyed scarlet red for sale. See the left picture below. Several arrangements are pictured at right below incorporating some turnings. You may click on each picture to enlarge.

I produced the centerpiece using 1/4 ounce of natural and scarlet turnings. Sarah Johnson of Country Creations created the two jars of potpourri.  I will have pine and fir turnings in separate bowls for you to choose from. You can bag the ones you want in any combination of species or color. The cost is $2.00 per ounce. I am always amazed at the creativity of people and challenge you to try this product.  Send me a picture using the "EMAIL BUCK" link at the top of the page and I may include it in the web site next year.  The turnings are very light weight; could you design a Christmas tree ornament with one of them or just hang them on the tree?

FREE NORWAY SPRUCE TREES
I have three Norway spruce trees that I want to give away this year. The trees are 11-12' tall. The seedlings were purchased from the State Nursery to use as a windbreak. I promised not to sell the trees. The three trees have grown too close to others and I want to cut them down. I can grind them up for mulch but would rather see them enjoyed by some families.  Norway spruce is a short-needled tree like a fir but the needles are very sharp (ouch!). The branches are stiff but needle retention is poor. Needles will begin to drop before 14 days and profusely by 21 days.  Because of this I won't cut them until Thursday, December 10. You can look at them ahead of time but I will require a $25.00 refundable deposit to hold the tree. The trees are very dense and heavy and will require two men to handle when loading. They will require a large stand to display. They are too big to go through my baler.

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