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by Lewis Hill (Author) "The many Christmas trees and greens that decorate homes and businesses everywhere come both from large Christmas tree plantations of thousands of acres, as well..." (more)
Key Phrases: Agriculture Canada, North America
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Money does grow on trees, and Christmas Trees by Lewis Hill is the essential equipment for anyone who wishes to gain the pleasure and profit of growing and selling trees, wreaths, and greens. Hill, an experienced and skilled tree grower himself, begins with the very basics, providing valuable insights on how to choose the best land and the best species of trees to grow on that land. Here you will learn how to -- Plan for continuous, efficient growth, including interplanting, natural seeding, and stump culture -- Care for your crop throughout the growing cycle, from planting and pruning, right through harvesting -- Propagate your own plants and collect wild seedlings -- Select the proper equipment for the nature and scope of your planting -- Handle problems dealt by weather, pests and diseases, and animals -- Find wholesale and retail markets, maintain a steady supply, deal with tree buyers, advertise and price, and maintain records and plan for taxes An attractive and lucrative side business to that of growing trees is selling greens, roping, and wreaths. Hill shares his experiences with planting and managing a greens orchard, processing greens for both wholesale and retail markets, and making wreaths, sprays, and centerpieces by hand as well as with the aid of wreath-making machines. The complete, clear, up-to-date information is warmed by anecdotes drawn from the author's many years of Christmas tree growing and selling.


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Money does grow on trees, and Christmas Trees by Lewis Hill is the essential equipment for anyone who wishes to gain the pleasure and profit of growing and selling trees, wreaths, and greens.

Hill, an experienced and skilled tree grower himself, begins with the very basics, providing valuable insights on how to choose the best land and the best species of trees to grow on that land. Here you will learn how to
-- Plan for continuous, efficient growth, including interplanting, natural seeding, and stump culture
-- Care for your crop throughout the growing cycle, from planting and pruning, right through harvesting
-- Propagate your own plants and collect wild seedlings
-- Select the proper equipment for the nature and scope of your planting
-- Handle problems dealt by weather, pests and diseases, and animals
-- Find wholesale and retail markets, maintain a steady supply, deal with tree buyers, advertise and price, and maintain records and plan for taxes

An attractive and lucrative side business to that of growing trees is selling greens, roping, and wreaths. Hill shares his experiences with planting and managing a greens orchard, processing greens for both wholesale and retail markets, and making wreaths, sprays, and centerpieces by hand as well as with the aid of wreath-making machines.

The complete, clear, up-to-date information is warmed by anecdotes drawn from the author's many years of Christmas tree growing and selling.

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC (January 12, 1989)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0882665669
  • ISBN-13: 978-0882665665
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #130,906 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for both hobbyist and serious grower, March 28, 1999
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This is a hobby for me, and Hill's book has all the answers. He has been a professional grower for many years. He covers all the details: planting, weeding, pruning and selling.

Easy to read and reasonably priced.

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The BEST book on this subject!, November 9, 2004
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Although this book seems more designed to educate the novice at growing Christmas trees, I believe everyone, even people currently in this business, can learn something valuable from it. It is well written and enjoyable to read, plus informative in that it describes all sorts of trees used, planting methods, protection and care of seedlings and transplants, recommendations for planting locations, and a whole host of other information. I attribute this book to getting me interested in this field as a hobby. Recommend it very highly!
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Quick Read, January 3, 2004
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This was a good book for the novice with no experience in the tree industry. It was a quick read and enjoyable. But not for someone in who works in the field already.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas Trees: Growing and Selling Trees, Wreaths and Greens
Recently started a tree and wreath business. This book has been indispensable. So much relevant information and really good resources. Read more
Published 25 days ago by James Morse

3.0 out of 5 stars Lots to cover!!
the book really covers a lot of ground on the trees. It is something you need to sit down and read a few times, and even go back to it for reference as you go. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Rick Braga

4.0 out of 5 stars Christmas Trees by Lewis Hill
This book provides an introduction to the commerical growing and sellng of Christmas trees. It covers all the main points and does so in clear prose with the occasional anecdote... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Still the best reference on growing Christmas trees
It would be great if an updated and expanded edition of this book were available, but I believe this is the only version out there. Anyway, a great resource. Read more
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