May 2025–Early Spring Report:

Tree planting, fertilizing, Spring fields’ clean up and reacquainting  with the blooming trillium, unfurling ferns , Peepers peeping and black fly swarms. And ticks!

First time tree species planted were 25 hybrid chestnuts, 30 pawpaws, tulip poplars, and European hornbeam. Plus 6000 Christmas trees planted  in fields plus forest openings. Still have a couple hundred to put into their new homes.

Sheep lanolin deer repellent continues to give excellent results in year three of use. Any one with deer browse problems can contact us about it. Inexpensive, safe, and very effective.

Highlight of spring activity was grafting the Balsam fir for Maine Christmas Tree Association’s next generation seed orchard, a project begun almost 50 years ago with superior tree selections from across New England. The grafting was with scions from the best of the best original seed orchard progeny, and best needle retention tested trees. Fingers crossed for grafted trees growth success in the new seed orchard. “Tip O’ the Hat” to the mid- 70’s originators of this long term Maine superior Balsam Christmas Tree improvement project. Many Maine farms have been growing  trees from first generation orchard seed with excellent results.

Maple season was a classic old fashion season– long and steady sap flow. Very enjoyable after numerous preceding years of chaotic weather patterns during the season. For Maple syrup, cream and candy,  visit or contact us. We now are taking credit/debit cards! 

“Looking forward to first field mowing with  my zero-turn machine!” –Nancy

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