Every Tree is a Christmas Tree

One could make the argument that December is one of the most important months for trees. Although frigid in some of the country with bare trees dotting the landscape like woodsy scarecrows, much of the country is going crazy over one tree – the Christmas tree, of course. Whether you like it or not, it… Read more »

This Year, Let’s Be Thankful for Trees

Thanksgiving is only a couple of days away and many are thinking about what they are thankful for in their lives. Not many are thankful for the trees that are all around them. After decades of neglect, people and countries all over the world are taking a stand against deforestation. It is, clearly, a negative… Read more »

In Japan, there is a war against pollen

Imagine a room full of people sneezing nonstop. Imagine looking into their eyes and seeing nothing but irritation. Now imagine an entire country of that… Although we specialize in bare root trees at Cold Stream Farm, we pay close attention to tree news from all over the world. Did you know that there is a… Read more »

San Francisco, bare root trees are nature’s antidepressants

At Cold Stream Farm, we deal in wholesale/retail bare root trees and shrubs.  What is a bare root tree?  A quick refresher: bare root trees are carefully dug up at nurseries, with the dirt around the roots removed, and sold.  As a result, they have a well-developed root system.  They are not grown in containers… Read more »

Bare root trees make great Christmas gifts

Think outside the box this holiday season and give a loved one a bare root tree!  Although we’re currently in the midst of winter, it’s never too early to think about what trees you’re going to plant come springtime.  At Cold Stream Farm, we believe preplanning is best.  The same holds true when gifting a… Read more »