Also check out : In operation for more than 100 years , Butterfly Farm has morphed from a dairy farm to a fully functional working farm covering many aspects of agriculture , including vegetable , flower , animal and Christmas tree production . The farm has been growing Christmas trees for more than thirty years . “ We use sustainable practices combining agricultural practices grazing our production animals throughout our Christmas tree fields ,” says owner Daniel Flynn . “ This year we have Douglas fir , balsam fir and concolor fir available .” Pre-tagging is on now through the weekend before Thanksgiving ( or when all inventory has been tagged ), on Saturdays from 9 a . m . to 4 p . m . and Sundays 9 a . m . to 1 p . m . Christmas tree pickup begins Thanksgiving weekend , Friday through Sunday . Fresh cut trees and wreaths are also available . 837-3300 , 679 Great Rd ., Lincoln , butterflyfarmri . com
Spruce Up Your Species Knowledge
What ’ s the difference between a fir , spruce or pine ? According to Fine Gardening , it ’ s all in the needles . To tell the difference , take a close look at the branches : If their needles grow in bunches of two , three or five , you ’ ve got a pine tree on your hands . If the needles poke out individually , however , pluck one or two off and roll them between your fingers . A fir will produce flat needles while a spruce ’ s needles will have four sides , making them easier to roll . �
RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY l NOVEMBER 2021 77