The Blue Ridge Mountain's has one of the best climates for growing Frasier Fir trees and tree farms can be found throughout the surrounding areas. Ashe County has had more National Champion trees than any other county in the nation. The 2008 White House Christmas Tree came from Ashe County. So we are real proud of our trees.
In October the sounds of chain saws can be heard most everyday as farmers get ready for the holiday season. Folks come from all over to choose the perfect Christmas tree and wreath. When we spotted the fellow on the corner selling trees for $15.00 out of the back of his pick-up truck, we knew we would get a good tree for a fantastic price. By the time we got there he only had 3 or 4 trees left and we chose a 6 1/2 footer that was wide and full. Forgetting that most good ol' boys do not have a sense of humor, I asked him if the trees had come from his front yard. He told me no, he had a small plot of land where he grew his trees. Not having any rope, we ended up putting the tree in the back of the SUV. We rushed home to get it out of there before sap stuck to the carpet. I think we'll be picking pine needles out of that car until the next holiday season.
The tree is set up and decorated and we are real happy with it. A few days ago hubby noticed there were a lot of dead bugs on the floor around the tree. He swept them up and a few hours later, there were more. This went on for a day or two and we haven't seen any critters sense.
When you head out to your local Christmas tree lot, chances are you'll by buying an Ashe County tree.
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| A load of trees heading to a lot near you. |
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