In previous Cold Stream Farm blog posts, we have discussed the joyous experience that is climbing a tree. There’s just something about putting your hands on bark and looking up, knowing that your future is as bright as the sky above. It removes us from the daily grind and puts us in a place of… Read more »
Taking proper care of your trees is important throughout the entire year, but some special attention needs to be paid throughout the winter season. Depending on where you live, winter weather can be extremely tough on trees, especially young plants that are still growing. Take a look at the following steps to learn how to… Read more »
What do you think of when someone says Christmas? Chances are you think of the glorious amount of presents you’ll have to open, but if you’re like the rest of us, you most likely think of a Christmas tree. And when you think of a Christmas tree you think of something stoic, that never moves,… Read more »
Bare root plants are those with an exposed root structure. This means there is no heavy mud making transport more challenging. There are plenty of advantages to selecting and planting bare root trees and shrubs. For starters, plants with out mud weighing down the root ball are moved much more easily. This cuts down on… Read more »
It would be an understatement to say that it has been a rough few years for trees in America. In California alone, around 15 million trees have perished due to droughts and wild fires. It’s almost as if someone in the mob put a hit out on them! Of course, California has a lot of… Read more »
The drought situation in California is a tragedy that is affecting every fiber of society from top to bottom, but what isn’t discussed that much is the effect the drought is having on California’s trees. Take Orange County’s Newport Beach, for example. The city has had to increase its tree budget by $400,000 to remove… Read more »
Over the past few weeks, America has seen its fair share of weather events, whether flash floods, tornadoes, or hurricanes. When something like that happens, it is a guarantee that trees will be damaged. If you’re someone who has a lot of trees on their property, this can be a serious problem. Daunting, as you… Read more »
Sometimes we miss being children. Scratch that – we miss being children all the time. That time of innocence and fun when we didn’t have to worry about paying pills or getting sad because we watched the news. When all we needed for a good time was a backyard and the imagination. For some of… Read more »
At Cold Stream Farm, we believe in fostering the growth of the environment, taking care of the world around us. One way to do this is to plant trees. There are many benefits to planting trees, many of which we’ve covered in the blog, but one benefit we haven’t touched upon is how the planting… Read more »
If you’ve been paying attention to the news lately, you’ve certainly read about Monsanto, the agrochemical company that is being exposed for the PCB pollution and toxic waste it has dumped all over the earth. Rightfully so, there have been numerous lawsuits that are ongoing or have been settled out of court. Instead of lawsuits,… Read more »
If you are new to the world of bare root trees, you may have some questions about how to plant them. While the process isn’t very complicated, we’re here to provide you with a few basic tips to help you get started. First of all, make sure you carefully unpack your tree, making sure that… Read more »
It’s that time of year again: time to pick out the perfect Christmas tree! Finding the right tree for you family doesn’t have to be a hassle. In fact, with a little preparation and information, it can be a breeze! First, be sure to measure the height of the ceiling in the room where you’ll… Read more »
