Recycle Your Christmas TREE "The Gift that Keeps on GIVING"

• MAKE MULCH--cut off the boughs & make a protective blanket for your plants.  Plants that might come up early and be nipped by a late spring frost, such as early emerging perennials.

• GIVE to the BIRDS--Provide shelter for wild birds.  Hang bird treats from the tree--Put peanut butter on cones--Peanut butter is a very nutritious treat high in calories and fat content.

• GIVE to the FISH--Sink the tree in deep water--old trees become habitats for fish & aquatic insects.  A local restaurant at Lake Wallenpaupack, PA collects your used tree every year.

• Compost or Chip it--Call your municipal administrative office to find if they pick up trees after the holidays.  Many municipal sites offer free compost and/or wood chips for mulch for the garden in the spring.

Many gardeners have healthier landscapes & they have kept the perfectly good  organic matter out of the landfill.

Lauren SO PROUD Helping Grampa on the LOT selling Christmas Trees from the FARM

Lauren - December 2014.

CURED Foundation--Children's Hospital in Cincinnati, OH.

We thank ALL of our customers, friends & family who give to the CURED Foundation.  We hope some day the research will find answers for our grandchildren Lauren & Anthony DiSanto.

 Wishing you ALL a Happy Holiday Season!

And a Happy New Year 2015!

We are open 7 days a week during the Holiday Season
9:30 AM - 8:30 PM

Call for an appointment if these hours are not convenient.  845-820-1468 between 7 AM - 10 PM.

 Remember we are open in the Spring for the Nursery Season.  If you have a special plant request, Call Walter @ 845-820-1468 to discuss your needs any time in February--early March.

Our new email address:  gigivangorden@yahoo.com

We can be found on Facebook: Roucken Christmas Center, Port Jervis, NY

Visit our BlOG:  RouckenChristmasCenter-FARM & leave us your email.

TREES ready for the final DECORATIONS

Our son, Joseph, who graduated  from  CORNELL  University as an Mechanical  Engineer works in the Aerospace Industry.  He finds time in his busy schedule to help his Dad setup our Port Jervis lot & many, many of the years has trimmed the trees during those 12 - 16 yrs.    in the fields at our NYS tree farm.   Our son-in-law, Tony, has also found time to help with the harvest & lot setup and Walter's cousin, Aaron, is now learning how to trim the trees.    Appreciate ALL the help!

Trimming occurs for 12 + yrs.

Busy Making Wreaths

 36" Wreath with Ex-large cones

Our  daughter, Michelle, who
graduated from Bowling Green OHIO University with an Interior Design  degree helps every year to
make our wreaths extra special!

Standard 12" or 14" Wreath Ring

Grandchildren:  Lauren - 8  yrs and  Anthony - 5 1/2 yrs  with Grandma, Gigi.

REAL TREE vs ARTIFICAL TREE

Real Christmas Trees:

1.  According to the USDA almost ALL real Christmas trees are grown by US farmers to sell in the US.  This industry employs 100,000 workers in all 50 states.  30 Million real trees are sold each year.

2.  There are over 350 Million Christmas trees growing here in the US.  These trees help keep our air clean and provide shelter for the wildlife.  For every tree cut down, 1-3 trees are planted to start the cycle of trees over again.

3.  There are over 4,000 Christmas Tree recycling programs in the US.

4.  Each tree is unique in its own way, and discovering your "perfect tree" is a great way to make memories with friends & family.

Artifical Christmas Trees:

1.  Artifical trees are convenient BUT many of today's trees with lites are hard to store.

2.  Artifical trees are made from PVC plastic.  PVC plastics release dioxins over time.  These dioxins are extremely toxic and cause many serious health issues.

3.  PVC is a petroleum-based, non-biodegradable plastic.  Once you throw your artifical tree away, it is going to be in the landfill forever and artifical trees can not be recycled.

4.  Over 85% of all artifical trees come from China.  This not only adds to the carbon footprint, but it means we are buying more products from China instead of something that is produced here in the US as a real tree.

5.  Fake trees are a fire hazard. (video @ ChristmasTree.org)

NOTE:  Did you know the first artifical tree was made in early 1930s.