Wednesday, December 3, 2003
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Wednesday, December 3, 2003 |
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Christmas tree farms now open By MICHAEL BOYLAN Now that the turkey has been put away, in more ways than one, many people are purchasing and putting up their Christmas trees. There are a number of Christmas tree farms in the area where people can pick out the perfect tree for the holidays. The Georgia Forestry Commission has a list of farms, located at www.gfc.state.ga.us/Publications/RuralForestry/ChristmasTreeVendors.pdf. The farms in Fayette are as follows: Christmas Forest, 822 Glynn St. S, Fayetteville, 770-461-8850, 10 a.m.-dark each day, Virginia Pines, Leyland Cypress and Red Cedar. Minters Tree Farm, 283 Hills Bridge Rd., Fayetteville, 770-461-2840. They will be open from 9 a.m.-dark and will offer Virginia Pines, Leyland Cypress and Red Cedar. Wee Three Tree Farm, Arnold Rd., Fayetteville, 770-487-6397, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. each day, Virginia Pines, Leyland Cypress, Frasier Fir and White Pine. Tree Farms in Coweta County are: Green Acres Trees, 34 George Coggin Rd., Newnan, 770-251-1783, 1-5:30 p.m., Monday-Frday and 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Virginia Pines, Leyland Cypress and Red Cedar. Lindquist Tree Farm, 105 Leylor Lane, Senoia, 770-599-6490, noon to dark, Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-dark on Saturday and Sunday, Virginia Pines, Leyland Cypress and Red Cedar. Tree Farms in Fairburn: Ed’s Christmas Trees, 7995 Spence Rd., Fairburn, 770-969-2142, Leyland Cypress. Frosty Hollow, 7125 Bishop Rd., Fairburn, 770-964-9359, 10 a.m.-dark, Virginia Pines and Leyland Cypress. One needn’t go to a tree farm to purchase a Christmas tree though, trees are also available at nurseries, lots and places like Lowe’s and Home Depot. For more information on tree farms, phone the Georgia Forestry Commission at 770-227-5522 or 770-358-1459. |
