The greenhouse is in full swing!  The longest of the summer crops are doing well, that being everyone’s summer delight… our Heirloom Tomato’s!  I can’t wait for the first picks, to have one of my favorites… a juicy tomato sandwich.  For those who haven’t signed up yet, visit our website www.simonsonfarms.com to print out the CSA application.  We do still have slots available for 2013 on a first come first served basis!  Please let us know if you have any questions…

What is your favorite fruit/vegetable that you look forward to?

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Christmas Tree planting is well under way.  Just think…. the first year of harvest for these trees will be 2020!!!  I say “first year” because we typically harvest from any given block of trees for 3-4 years as all the trees do not grow at the same rate, and do not fill in to become that “Perfect Tree” exactly the same. 

With a rainy evening last night, we will not be planting today, but instead we’ll be fertilizing the trees.  With only 1/4″ of rain, we’ll be back at planting tomorrow!

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We are excited for 2013!  We are in the process of building a new greenhouse, which should be complete within 2 weeks.  This will be just in time for our vegetable transplants, and, some of our Christmas Trees!  My grandfather used to start his trees in a greenhouse, and we’re going to try again.  We’ve been having a bit of trouble in the last couple years finding the right seedlings/transplants for our annual plantings.  Hopefully, this will all change!  The photo below, is how we have to begin with many of the tree seeds… soaking them in water.  Depending on the specie, some will soak for 24hrs, while others will be 48hrs.  So, tomorrow, or Friday, all will be out, and put back in the refrigerator.  We’ll then plant them in a few weeks.  We’ll follow with more pictures as we progress.  Out of curiosity, what is your favorite kind of tree?

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I felt compelled to write today to show what can happen (but by no means will…) when you properly care for your Christmas Tree.  This Douglas Fir was cut approximately 12/10/12 and immediately put in water when it got home.  It was not placed in the house until a couple days later.  Water was kept on the tree all the time, and the tree is still up (sans ornaments at this point).  The photo’s were taken a couple days ago, and, if you look closesly, particularly at the close up… the tree has started to GROW!  Several buds have approximately 1/2″ of new growth (the light green colors).  Amazing!  Just water, no preservative. 

People have laughed at me because I always talk about a blue spruce that did this as a kid… I never found pictures of it, but here’s living proof that it can happen.  As a reminder, we only suggest a fresh cut as close to the time the tree is being put up (if it is a pre-cut tree), and keeping it well watered from the time the tree arrives home.  We don’t suggest the use of any “preservatives” or “additives”… and this is proof of why!

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snow flurries at Simonson Farms 12-21-12

The Snow Flurries are Flying at Simonson Farms!  Bring out the Christmas Spirit and enjoy a walk in the trees.  We still have hundreds of trees for the late comers at both of our U-Cut farms and at our Pre-Cut lot.  Both U-Cut farms are open until 4:30 today, and will be open tomorrow from 9am-4:30.  The Pre-Cut lot is open 9-6 today and tomorrow.  Only the Pre-Cut lot will be open on Christmas Eve from 9am-1pm.  Don’t forget about our Before & After photo contest!  Visit our website for more details.

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Simonson Farms still has plenty of trees for those last-minute shoppers!  If you haven’t made it to our farm for your perfect tree, there are still plenty to be found!  Both U-Cut farms are open this weekend, and our Pre-cut lot will be open Christmas Eve at 9am!  Please note that both U-Cut farms will not open on Christmas Eve.  If you need that perfect wreath, garland, stand, lights or ornaments to trim the tree, stop by our retail lot.  Hope to see you there, and Merry Christmas to all!

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Frosty sunrise at Simonson Farms Cranbury Neck Rd U-Cut

A beautiful sunrise over the farm this morning.  It should be a great day to get your Christmas Tree!  We still have plenty to choose from, and Santa will be visiting the Cranbury Neck Rd U-Cut farm from 11-3 today.  We hope to see you there!

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We had a wonderful, but slightly muddy, morning with the children from The Cherry Tree Club!  We took the children (about 20!) out into the field, as we’ve done for many years.  This time they rode on the wagon and had a great morning picking out a tree!

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It might be raining, but this group of 40+ made their annual trek to get their trees this morning!!! This is how to make a day of picking out the perfect Christmas Tree!!!

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Good morning all!!!   The rain pushed through overnight, and I’m waking up to a smidge of fog.  It appears that we’re going to be in the clear for the day… maybe a bit overcast but not down pours at least.  Come on out and find that perfect tree!!!!!

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