The Greeks and Romans were among the first to bring evergreen boughs inside during the winter months — evidence that humans have long appreciated the many benefits of cut conifers. Harvesting your own boughs, wreaths or trees is a great family activity, provided everyone dresses warmly. Advance research on varieties guides the selection process: Fraser, balsam or spruce? A sled helps haul the greens — and the kids — out of the woods. Also, check with your local municipality or solid waste district for information about "treecycling" options after the holidays are over. Happy Sawing!

Bakersfield Tree Farm
, Route 36, Bakersfield, 
827-3042

Balsam Acres, 
36 Elmore Road, Worcester
, 223-7028

Breezy Hill Acres, 
3325 Pine Hill Road, Newport
, 334-6858

Isham Family Farm, 3515 Oak Hill Road, Williston, 872-1525

Larry's Tree Farm
, Route 108, Bakersfield
, 827-6123

Meadow Ridge Farm, 
18 Merritt Road, Middlesex, 
223-4258

Moffatt’s Tree Farm, 
1252 Wild Branch Road, Craftsbury
, 586-6900

Northern Vermont Christmas Tree Farm, 766 Lapland Road, Waterville, 
644-2257

Paine’s Christmas Trees ,4904 Laporte Road, Morrisville
, 888-5632 

Purinton Family Tree Farm,
 190 Pond Road, Huntington
, 434-4385

Russell Dairy and Tree Farm, 1248 Route 116, Starksboro
, 453-2208

Sharp Farm
, 204 Cobble Hill Road, Milton
, 891-6225

Tester's Vermont Christmas Trees
, 2317 Roaring Brook Road, Barton, 
525-3814

Urie's Tree Farm
 , 1694 Old Stage Road, Williston
, 879-2720

Werner Tree Farm
, 429 Painter Road, Middlebury, 388-7781

White's Christmas Tree Farm,
 255 Jericho Road, Essex Junction, 
899-4977