Small Farms

Since I’m a farmer and I raise trees, it seemed only fitting at this time of year to reflect on the fresh vs. artificial tree issue.  I realize of course that some people have allergies and therefore have to buy the artificial trees, but why buy them if you don’t have allergies?  Here are a few of my findings (just for fun, of course).  Feel free to cite your reasons either way in the comments section of my blog!

Reasons to buy fresh trees:

• They smell so good.  Nothing takes you back to your own childhood like the smell of fresh pine trees.
• The cat can climb a real tree easier than an artificial one.
• The dog likes flavored water too!
• No two trees are alike (remember to turn the “funny” side to the wall).
• It just plain looks like a real tree, darn it!

Reasons to buy artificial trees:

• They don’t lose their needles.
• They can be used over and over again.
• Sure, the cat can’t climb them, but the little fur ball can still smack the ornaments off the tree from the bottom.
• The dog is forced to drink from the toilet, once again.
• They come in a wide variety of colors, even fiber optic ones.  Who needs fresh when you can have something like the Fourth of July right in your living room?
• They cost a lot less (usually, if you figure they’re reusable) than a live tree.

So, which do you prefer?  Drop me a line and I’ll share the results on Christmas Eve!

~~Charlotte

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