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EAST Pachet Brook Tree Farm HISTORY : Aptly named after the body of water running through it , Pachet Brook Tree Farm ’ s origin dates to the 1680s when its ninety acres were first settled . Current owner Jean Helger-Bento ’ s grandmother purchased it in 1905 and it ’ s been handed down through the generations . “ I grew up on the farm ,” says Helger-Bento . “ And then I first planted Christmas trees in 1980 and have planted them every year since .” Her trees not only grew in size but in reputation , eventually catching the eye of the governor ’ s secretary . “ She visited the farm and selected one for the State House . I continued to supply the State House with a tree for several years .” Just as impressive , the farm has also laid claim to the Rhode Island State Champion
Tree multiple years in a row , and has supplied trees for the Newport mansions , colleges , city halls and more . SPECIES AVAILABLE : Meyer , Norway and white spruces ; balsam , Korean , Nordmann , Fraser and Douglas firs . SERVICES : Tagging , choose and cut and precut trees ( plus tree baling ) MORE : Pachet also offers tree stands , wreaths , local honey , Rhode Island maple syrup and more in its on-premises gift shop . HOURS : The farm opens Sunday , November 21 . Hours are 10 a . m . to 4 p . m . on weekends and the Friday after Thanksgiving . Following the holiday weekend , additional hours include Thursdays and Fridays from noon to 4 p . m . 4484 Main Rd ., Tiverton , 624-4872 , pachetbrook . com
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NORTH Seven Cedars Farm HISTORY : “ Seven Cedars Farm was established around 1965 by my grandfather , John
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“ WHEN SELECTING YOUR TREE , THE biggest pointer I can give is to please measure where it will be going in your home . If your ceilings are eight feet , you can ’ t fit a ten-foot tree . All trees look smaller when they are outside in the field ,” says Riverside Christmas Tree Farm ’ s Durning . “ As far as choosing your perfect tree , every tree is perfect for someone .” That being said , we know some of you still have your preferences . See below for our Christmas tree superlatives .
Most Fragrant : Balsam fir
Prettiest Hue : Blue spruce ( FYI : you ’ ll find one on the south lawn of the White House each Christmas )
Best Shape and Fullness : Douglas fir
Least Likely to Leave a Mess : Scotch pine
Most Likely to Support Your Ornaments : Fraser fir
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