Paul's Tree Farm

Christmas 2008

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CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF GROWING QUALITY
CHRISTMAS TREES 1948-2008

60^th ANNIVERSARY DRAWING WINNERS

The winners of the 60^th Anniversary Drawing held at Paul’s Tree Farm are as follows:

1^st Prize: Philips 7-Inch Portable DVD Player: Roger Willing, Pecatonica, IL.

2^nd Prize: United Cutlery Gil Hibben 8 7/8” Alaskan Pro Guide Hunting Knife with Guthook & Genuine Leather Sheath: Barb Knilans, Janesville, WI.

3^rd Prize: Handmade Cherry Rolling Pin:
Glen Kazmar (pictured with his wife), Belleville, WI.

Paul & Helen would like to thank each one who entered the drawing & all those who visited their tree farm making it a special selling season.

Kid’s Drawing Winners

The Kid’s Drawing for the two HO Electric Train Sets was held at the close of business on December 15, 2008 at Paul’s Tree Farm. The winners were as follows:

1^st Prize Model Power “Double Diesel” Ho Train Set:
Elias Greenberg, age eight, Beloit, WI.

2^nd Prize Model Power “American Classic” Ho Train Set:
Corey Breezer, age fifteen, New Glarus, WI.

Paul & Helen Schilling, owners of Paul’s Tree Farm, would like to thank each one who visited their tree farm this past Christmas season & those who entered the contest.

Welcome to Paul’s Tree Farm Home Page! We are located 15 miles West of Beloit, WI on the Beloit Newark Road.

We offer a large variety of Spruce, Pine & Fir. We have about 80 acres planted to Christmas trees of all sizes. Every Spring we plant new seedlings to ensure a future supply of Christmas trees. After the trees are about three years old, we start shearing them to give them a full conical shape. We work year around with our trees; planting, shearing, mowing, spraying, etc. to assure you will be getting the highest quality tree possible.

When you come to our farm to cut your Christmas tree, you will drive through 160 acres of Christmas trees, hardwood forest and farm land; on which there is an abundance of wildlife. Watch for whitetail deer, wild turkeys, rabbits, squirrels, pheasants, quail, fox & birds of all description.

Bring your whole family out and stay all day, if you would like to. Enjoy the outdoors and the family tradition of cutting your own Christmas trees. Don’t forget to bring your camera!

GO GREEN—Fresh, Fragrant & Real!

Choose & Cut a REAL Christmas Tree at Paul’s Tree Farm!

We are proud to be growers of Real Christmas Trees. Real Christmas trees are the environmentally right choice. Real trees are recyclable, fake trees are not. If you want to make the eco-friendly choice and need the facts, go to this National Christmas Tree Association link for a straight-forward comparison: www.christmastree.org/debate.cfm

Quick Tree Facts

	There are approximately 25-30 million Real Christmas Trees sold in the U.S. every year.
	There are close to half a billion Real Christmas Trees currently growing on Christmas Tree farms in the U.S. alone, all planted by farmers.
	North American Real Christmas Trees are grown in all 50 states and Canada. Eighty percent (80%) of artificial trees worldwide are manufactured in China, according to the U.S. Commerce Department.

	Real Trees are a renewable, recyclable resource. Artificial trees contain non-biodegradable plastics and possible metal toxins such as lead.
	There are more than 4,000 Christmas Tree recycling programs throughout the United States.
	For every Real Christmas Tree harvested, up to 3 seedlings are planted in its place the following spring.
	There are about 500,000 acres in production for growing Christmas Trees in the U.S.; much of it preserving green space.
	There are about 21,000 Christmas Tree growers in the U.S., and over 100,000 people employed full or part-time in the industry.
	It can take as many as 15 years to grow a tree of typical height (6 - 7 feet) or as little as 4 years, but the average growing time is 7 years.
	The top Christmas Tree producing states are Oregon, North Carolina, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Washington. (See a complete list of all 50 states ranked by several variables.)
	The top selling Christmas Trees are: balsam fir, Douglas-fir, Fraser fir, noble fir, Scotch pine, Virginia pine and white pine.

USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA) and your local Christmas Tree professional.

REAL CHRISTMAS TREES: THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHOICE

By choosing a real Christmas tree over a fake tree for your holiday celebration, you are making an environmentally sound choice.

Real Christmas trees remove excessive carbon dioxide and other gases from the atmosphere, delaying the earth-warming “greenhouse effect” and producing fresh oxygen.

Christmas tree plantations create scenic green belts, stabilize soil, protect water supplies and provide refuge for wildlife.

And while fake trees cannon be recycled, real trees are easily reused. Here are some post-holiday ideas:

	Christmas trees are biodegradable—the branches may be removed & used as garden mulch. The trunk can be chopped for the same purpose. More & more communities are launching mulching programs—check with your local department of public/works information.
	Large quantities of Christmas trees make effective sand & soil erosion barriers, especially at beaches.
	Sunk into fish ponds, trees make excellent refuge & feeding areas for fish.

Christmas trees also make excellent bird feeders, adding color & excitement to the winter garden. Attract birds with orange slices, suet & bird seed. They will come for the food & stay for the shelter in the branches.

(Tree Chipping picture used with permission from: www.realchristmastrees.org)

NOTHING SAYS CHRISTMAS MORE THAN A REAL TREE!

Caring For Your Real Christmas Tree

A Christmas tree is like a bouquet of fresh flowers. It needs water. Follow these simple steps to keep your Real tree fresh, fragrant and safe throughout the Christmas season:

1) Trees are thirsty! To allow your tree to “drink” in the water it needs, make a fresh cut across the trunk about a quarter-inch from the end just before setting your tree up in the tree stand.

2) Put your tree in a water-bearing stand and make sure to keep water in the stand. A real tree may use between two pints and a gallon of water a day!

3) If you buy your tree several days before it will be set up and decorated, store the tree in a cool, sheltered place like a garage, porch or patio.

4) Locate your tree away from heat sources: fireplaces, radiators, space heaters, TV sets.

5) Check over all electrical lights, cords and connections before you decorate the tree. Don’t overload electrical circuits. Do not use lights with worn or frayed cords. NEVER use lighted candles or combustible decorations of any kind!

After decorating your tree, breathe in the fresh fragrance and enjoy your real Christmas tree!

GO GREEN & HAVE A REAL TREE MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Paul’s Tree Farm would like to thank each one who donated to the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation while visiting their tree farm during the 2008 Christmas tree season. The donations came to $114.06! Those who benefit from this program greatly appreciate your involvement in helping make their Christmas a little brighter.

Contact Information

Telephone: 608-897-2569
Postal address: 16239 W. Beloit Newark Rd.
Brodhead, WI 53520
Email: General Information: paul@paulstreefarm.com
Webmaster: chris@schillingfamily.net

Nothing Says Christmas
More Than A Real Tree!

The
Christmas
tree reminds
us of the Christ;
its top pointing to
heaven, its lights denoting
the Light of the World, and all
the presents beneath it reminding us
that every good gift comes from above.
Thanks
be to
God.