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Grow beautiful Christmas trees sustainably on your small farm or in your backyard. As income supplement or outdoor hobby, the tradition of Christmas tree farming is both satisfying and practical and can make good use of fallow land. Grower Patrick White has built on and updated these techniques, pioneered by nurseryman and author Lewis Hill, to guide the modern grower every step of the way, from site selection to planting tips to sales strategies.
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Growing beautiful Christmas trees is a great way to generate off-season farm income and make better use of your land. From selecting a site and planting the right species to marketing and selling trees, this Storey BASICS(r) guide shows you how to build and maintain your own small tree nursery. Including handy tips for making handcrafted kissing balls and holiday wreaths, Growing Christmas Trees covers everything you need to know to successfully cultivate stunning evergreens that will provide income and bring holiday cheer.
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About the Author
The late Lewis Hill was a nurseryman for more than 55 years. He was the author or co-author of 15 books that total more than 600,000 copies in print. Lewis's Secrets of Plant Propagation was selected by the American Horticultural Society as one of their "75 Great Garden Books."
Table of Contents
Introduction: A Time-Honored Tradition
Chapter One: Getting Started
Chapter Two: Enter the Trees
Chapter Three: Planting and Growing
Chapter Four: Shearing and Pruning
Chapter Five: When Things Go Wrong
Chapter Six: Sales Strategies
Chapter Seven: Time to Harvest
Chapter Eight: Wreaths and Greens
Conclusion
Caring for a Real Christmas Tree
A Christmas Tree Grower's Calendar
Glossary
Index