Light Right: Tips for Decorating Your Outdoor Christmas Trees

One way people choose to show their holiday spirit is by decorating the outside of their homes. However, many of them choose not to decorate any trees in the front of their yard because they don’t know where to start. Don’t let that hold you back any longer. Check out these tips to help you… Read more »

Plants and Safety: Picking Plants to Deter Burglars

Most people think installing home security systems or making it look like someone is home are the best ways to prevent your home from being burglarized. While those methods are very effective, certain plants can make breaking into your house an arduous process, reports London’s The Telegraph. At Cold Stream Farm, we want you to… Read more »

Picking the Perfect Christmas Tree

It’s that time of year again: time to pick out the perfect Christmas tree! Finding the right tree for you family doesn’t have to be a hassle. In fact, with a little preparation and information, it can be a breeze! First, be sure to measure the height of the ceiling in the room where you’ll… Read more »

Recycling Your Christmas Trees

In the article, “Get ready to recycle those Christmas trees,” Josh Baugh of Mysanantonio.com writes, “City officials are reminding residents who recycle their trees that before dropping them off, the trees must be free of decorations, stands, nails and plastic wrapping. “Flocked” Christmas trees, those adorned with artificial snow, also may be recycled. If the… Read more »

Can you judge a tree by its branch?

In the press release, “One Tree’s Architecture Reveals Secrets of a Forest,” Sciencedaily.com reports, “Just by looking at a tree’s branching pattern, it turns out, scientists can gather clues about how it functions – for example how much carbon dioxide it exchanges with the atmosphere or how much water transpires through its leaves – regardless… Read more »

Cold Stream Farm

Welcome to the official Blog of Cold Stream Farm We created this in order to continue to connect with our loyal and new customers. Communication has been a key to our success and we want to continue to see the relationships with our customers grow. We’ll continue to write weekly posts in an order to… Read more »