Spring on the Farm

Now that the last of the cold weather is well behind us, the farm is once again abuzz with activity as everyone gets to work – including our bees!

The beehives, shaded by trees in the afternoon sun.
A close-up of the sign outside the beehives. It reads: "CAUTION. No Trespassing. Honeybee Yard. Do not disturb the honeybees. Their pollinating work ensures your food supply. "

Our beehives have weathered the winter season and the bees have been out collecting pollen and beginning this year’s batch of honey. While they’re at work, they’re also helping us by pollinating gardens – including the strawberries we grow at the farm!

Bruce has also been very busy this month. All of the fields have been prepared for planting and Bruce has heeled in two hundred transplants. These baby trees will still need years to grow to the proper height and size, so the trees we plant this year will grow until Christmas 2029.

A freshly plowed field in the sun. A field of young trees is visible in the background.
Bruce stands before a row of young trees being heeled in. He is holding a water hose in both hands and is watering the tree roots.

Branch Manager Meghan stopped by to supervise and give her thoughts on this newest crop of trees. Her assistance was invaluable and she kept Bruce on schedule!

Two and a half year old Meghan is walking away from the camera, carefully holding up a young pine tree almost as tall as she is.
Bruce and Meghan are kneeling around a tree they are transplanting together. Bruce is using a shovel and Meghan is watching him work.
Meghan carries a transplant across the field to Bruce, who is using a shovel to prepare a hole for planting.

This winter, we were pleased to learn Tilden Lane Farm has been selected by Trees.com as one of 2022’s Best Christmas Tree Farms in the New York City region! Their selection criteria included 25 categories, including availability, credentials, reputation, services, and professionalism. We deeply appreciate this recognition!