October 21, 2026

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CHRISTMAS 2026 – Not Quite the Swansong

Remember how last year we posted that 2025 was going to be the last year we would be selling Christmas trees? Well, not quite…we still have a few left so Len decided we would be open for selling Christmas trees a little bit longer. It’s not a huge selection of trees but enough to merit being open a couple days more – and a great excuse to see you all again! We are targeting the Saturday and Sunday after Thanksgiving (November 28th & 29th), 9am – 4 pm to offer these trees for sale. In the event we still have trees after that weekend, we may be open the following weekend, and possibly by appointment after that. Its always a good idea to call us the day of your visit (732-873-3206) for the latest information since we could sell out on the 28th, or maybe the weather is really iffy and we need to close, and so on. We don’t want you to make a trip for nothing.

Like last year, all trees are $65 each, no matter the size. We accept cash, checks and credit cards as forms of payment (so long as technology doesn’t conspire to gum things up). Trees range in size from less that 4-feet to some reaching over 9-feet. We have mostly Norway spruce, with a few Canaan and concolor firs, and Scotch pines sprinkled in. You do not need to bring a saw to cut your tree. We will have saws, and as always we are happy to cut the tree for you if you’d like. Do NOT bring an ax to cut your tree, but ALWAYS BRING YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR!

In addition to Christmas trees, we will also be selling honey made by our very own bees right here on the farm. The honey comes in 1-pound and 3-pound squeezable bottles, and 1-pound glass jars. Its good stuff! We also have blueberry blossum honey that, although not made by our bees, is produced right here in New Jersey. Jersey all the way baby! (Did you know that blueberries are the state fruit of New Jersey? Just a little trivia for the Christmas dinner table).

So we’ll still be selling trees for the moment. Like we said, if nothing else its a great excuse to see folks again and to let everyone know what else we have cooking on the farm (hands-on honey extraction classes, mushroom log workshops, and more!). MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

GROW YOUR OWN MUSHROOMS!

If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to grow your own mushrooms we will be holding a how-to, hands-on workshop using “bucket tech” to grow Oyster Mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) at the Ukrainian History and Education Center here in Somerset on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Registration is required.

Ukraine has a strong mushroom foraging culture. Oyster mushrooms are found across Ukraine as well as in the United States, but if you’re uneasy about identifying mushrooms in the field (Some species are lethally poisonous if eaten!), cultivating mushrooms at home can be an attractive alternative.

Participants in this workshop will learn basic oyster mushroom ecology, how to “plant” oyster mushroom spawn in a 2-gallon food grade bucket, instructions on how to care for your own oyster mushroom bucket and recipes to enjoy these choice culinary fungi, as well as options for preservation. No experience necessary. Age 14+.

Whether you want to grow mushrooms to include in a healthy diet, try a different type of “gardening,” or just want to cultivate your curiosity about this prominent feature of Ukrainian cuisine and culture, this workshop is for you.

Register online at www.UkrHEC.org/events or scan the QR code below.