Thursday, November 23, 2017 • NEW HAMPSHIRE UNION LEADER • Page E9Home for the Holidays

If you’ve never been to a tree farm to cut down your own tree, one helpful resource is Pick Your Own Christmas Tree.org. The site walks you through what you’ll need to cut that perfect tree, including what is commonly provided for you at the tree farms and what you should bring for yourself. Here are some helpful hints:

Fun features at tree farms• Hay rides, wagon rides or sleigh rides.• Santa visits; many places have them

on the weekends.• Refreshments often include marsh-

mallows and hot chocolate.• Petting zoos and farm animals.• Extra greens; most farms also sell

wreaths, garland and boughs. • Miscellaneous; tree stands and dis-

posal bags are often sold on the farms.• Christmas-themed gift shops sell-

ing ornaments, stockings and crafts are standard at many farms!

What to bring• Pack for a day trip: This could include

snacks, hand towels or disposable wipes and plenty of liquids to drink.

• Dress in old clothes and hiking boots or old athletic shoes; you want to be comfortable and not worried about staining or tearing your clothes.

• Bring layered clothing, and some extra socks and a blanket. Dress for the weather.

• Pack snacks. You’ll be gone for a

while and all that being outdoors will work up a big appetite! Bring a cooler and back it with your favorite snacks; hot chocolate or warm apple cider are great. Many farms supply free cider, coffee and hot chocolate; some have lunches and snack for sale.

• Don’t forget the camera. You may want to capture those memories you’re making.

Read more at www.pickyourownchrist-mastree.org.

Tree decorating tips• How many lights do I need?Typically, count on 100 lights per verti-

cal foot of tree. For example: for a 7-foot tree, you will need at least of 700 lights. For a more “twinkly” look, try 150 lights per foot (or 1,050 lights for a 7-foot tree).

• Placing the lights.It is easiest to start at the Top of the

tree, putting the receptacle end of the line there in place for your tree topper. As you go down the tree, try running some lights inside the tree to give the tree depth!

• Where to place ornaments.Put the ornaments both at the ends

of the branches and inside the tree to reflect the lights and give it more depth. To secure your ornaments on the tree, be sure to squeeze the wire hanger closed after you’ve placed the ornament on the tree.

To learn more, visit www.pickyo-urownchristmastree.org.

Make it a fun trip to the tree farm

CourTesy/Noel’s Tree Farm

Holiday wreaths and kissing balls are available every year at Noel’s Tree Farm in litchfield.

~ Gibson Pewter ~Gibson Pewter’s wonderful new 2017 Christmas ornament is the hand cast

snowman. sculpted on both sides, he is 2.5 inches tall and comes in a gift box with a red hanging ribbon. Price is $20 each. Please visit our website: www.gibsonpewter.com  to see all of our ornaments and the rest of our finely hand crafted pewter ware made

right here in Washington.

~ Clayworks by Lisa ~Handcrafted Clayworks by lisa Boucher

Porcelain red Cardinal Pendant measures 1 1/8-by-7/8 inch and can be found on lisa’s etsy

site, Clayworksnh.etsy.com. These retail for $22 plus shipping. Includes gift box.

Made in New Hampshireshop local

www.troop106nh.org

Boy Scout Troop 106

Starting Nov. 24thMon-Fri 10am-9pmSat & Sun 9am-9pm

Manchester Harley Davidson115 John Devine Dr.

Fresh Cut NHFraser & Balsam Trees,Wreaths & Tree Stands

For more information

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A Family Farm Since 1906!

Christmas Trees, Wreaths, Kissing Balls,

Handmade To Order Bows!

Christmas Decor, Ornaments & More!

Join us for our locally made market Saturday’s 11am-3pm.

108 Chester Road, Derry, NH • (603) 437-0535www.jandffarms.com • Facebook.com/jffarm

Weekdays 11-6 • Weekends 10-5

HELP usWelcome in the

Christmas SeasonSaturday, Nov. 25

Starting at 5:00 pmRides and Fireworks

Event DiscountsROUTE 3A LITCHFIELD

½ MILE NORTH OFHUDSON TOWN LINE

Noel’s Tree Farm LLCCome and Experience a Local Tree Farm

STARTINGNOVEMBER 24th 2017

We offer Live Potted

Christmas Trees

We have avariety of

Kissing Balls,Roping,

Boughs andWreathsplain &

decorated

Open 7 days a week 10 AM to 7 PM

until December 23rd

Free Hay Rides And Hot Chocolate

Every Day

Pre-Cut Trees from 4ft to 20ft

We RECYCLE

Come see Santa every Sunday afternoon 1-3

Noel’s Tree Farm proudly supports TREES for TROOPSCall us at 603-759-2264 or visit us at NoelsTreeFarm.com

10% Senior Discount every WednesdayCome See and Pet the Farm Animals EVERY DAY

Hey Kids! Come check out our Tree Maze Like us on Facebook Facebook.com/noelstreefarmnh

Find the Perfect

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We proudly supportTREES FOR TROOPS

603-237-5702 • 603-359-4977 • 603-331-2166

2 Locations• Ben Franklin Store, 15 Freetown Rd., Raymond, NH• 1051 So. Willow St., Manchester, NH (Near Party City)

Opening Day aft er ThanksgivingMon-Sat 9am-8pm • Sun 9am-6pm

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Quality NH Grown Christmas Trees from our Colebrook, NH farm

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SIBGO TREE CO.

HALL TREE FARM

497-2243

Balsam Fir, Douglas FirFraser Fir, Blue Spruce

& White Spruce

Choose and Cut

Open Weekends 10am-3pm

45 Roby Rd.,Goffstown

(603) 228-4872 District #5 • Concord, NH

www.rossviewfarm.com

Wreaths andRoping

by EMILIE’SWREATH FACTORY

(my sister)

(formerly at the Gray Goosein Londonderry, NH)

Now with 4 LOCATIONS for your convenience!

Tree

Shaking

and

Netting

Quality Christmas Trees

We will be openfor business

11/24 to 12/248am-8pm

• 193 South River Road, Bedford, NH

We will offer Fraser Fir,Blue Spruce, Balsam Fir,Korean Fir, White Pine

from 2 to 15 Feet.

WeproudlysupportTreesfor

Troops

• 125 Route 101A, Amherst, NH• 412 West River Road, Hooksett, NH

• 122 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH

Across fromTarget & Lowe’s

All trees are direct from grower in Colebrook, NH

Behind KFC/Taco Bell

At Rite Aid Pharmacy

Beloin Tree Farm