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At Gaines Farm and Kennels, I pride
myself in striving a nice selection of Christmas trees, suitable for landscaping and seasonal uses. Producing the "best"
tree isn't easy; in fact it's down right difficult to do most of the time! If it isn't the lack of rain that hurts them,
it's having too much. Then there are the bugs, worms, and whitetail deer that all try and stake claims to them. And this
says nothing of my accidential losses with the riding mower...erh! Currently,
we offer many different trees (pine, spruce, and fir) and in different sizes, ages, needle type, color, and
market use. While there are many to choose, growing conditions play an important role in fullness and availability
for that year. If you're looking for a dug tree, one that can be used for Christmas and then replanted, we have those too.
Some folks just don't like the idea of cutting down life, when you see the trees, you can't blame them. All cut and dug trees are sold "as is" and are non-refundable after your purchase. We cannot
guarantee the life of a dug tree, you dig it and are responsible for it. Fresh cut trees always last longer than chain store
trees. The reason is simple; their trees are sometimes cut two weeks or more ahead and then shipped, then they sit around
for days or weeks. The end results: not much smell and needles that start falling off the day you bring it inside!
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| Part of the fun is just getting out and walking the farm! |
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| The operation starts small... |
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| Different sizes and types from which to chose. |
...Variety, Variety,
Variety. Douglas Fir, Scotch
Pine, Eastern White Pine, Norway Spruce, Colorado Blue Spruce, Concolor Fir, Ponderosa Pine, White Spruce, Canaan Fir, Eastern
Red Cedar, Serbian Spruce, Austrian Pine, Fraser Fir, and Balsam Fir...Depending upon the year planted and the variety I use, I have trees ranging
in size from 2' to 12'+ in height. Some trees like the Blue Spruce are truly blue, some pines have stiff needles
and others with softer needles. You want variety? Christmas trees like the Concolor have an orange scent to them, if
you want the rustic look...Ponderosa Pines and Cedars are the way to go. Remember, Christmas trees are an extension of you and
your decorating interests. Choose from "you dig" or fesh cut, short or long needle, and they can be purchased
for other occasions: landscaping property, screening material, and accent plantings.
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| On the farm...your tree should be found, even in the hedgerows! |
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| The Concolor Fir has an orange scent to it...real cool! |
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| Variety, sizes, and price ranges for everyone. |
Ok, you've seen a few photos and now it's time to
get in the car and make the trip. Gaines Farm and Kennels offers the Christmas tree hunter a "farm
experience." As you get out and walk around, you'll encounter wildlife in many locations; rabbits and songbirds
in the hedgerows, ducks and geese might be on the pond, you will also be seeing our Katahdin Hair sheep grazing in the
pasture, and my two WILD Bouvier des Flandres and one Border Collie. Lots of fresh air, a relaxing time, and choices to make!
Look...lots of folks sell trees and some have been doing it forever. We offer you the "farm experience." Walk the hedgerows and the "Christmas tree patch," let the
kids help make the choice, hold hands and tell that special someone that you're with that this experience you want to continue
with NEXT YEAR. Pick your tree, pay for it, and either you cut it or I can. Sales are by appointment and start Thanksgiving
weekend. SALES BY APPOINTMENT.
Our trees are in the back of the farm and you'll be walking. We offer tag now, you dig, and fresh cut daily. Prices range
from $20.00 to about $65.00 with all dug trees being about $20.00 over the cut tree price. Visit the farm and create some memories!!! Call me at 302-943-9768 cell or 302-398-0185 home, 1948 Hopkins Cemetery
Road, Harrington, Delaware 19952.
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| If your tree doesn't have these hanging...it might be FAKE! |
Give, and it shall be given to you: good measure, pressed down,
shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured
back to you. Luke 6:38
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