*****news flash****
We will "almost be ready" for visitors from the weekend of Saturday 25th November 2023. We may not have all sizes available but certainly for those early birds that are keen I'm sure we can find you something.
NEW FOR 2023:
WREATH MAKING WORKSHOPS HERE AT THE FARM
ALL FOLIAGE GROWN HERE, LOTS OF NATURAL EMBELISHMENTS TO ADD SUCH A CINNAMON STICKS, CONES, ORANGE & LEMON SLICES, CHILLIES, AND LOTS OF GLITTERY TWIDDLY BITS TOO.
PLEASE WEAR APPROPIATE CLOTHING AS WE WILL BE IN A BARN WITH LIMITED HEATING.
TO BOOK YOU PLACE PLEASE CALL JANE ON 07759583631
£38.00 PER PERSON - MAX 3 PER EVENING
FROM 6.00PM BUT CAN BE FLEXIBLE - WE DO LIVE HERE
HOT DRINKS, GLASS WINE OR MULLED WINE & NIBBLES ALL INCUDED.
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Willis Farm Christmas Trees
Opening hours 2023
This year again we will be back to our usual normal opening hours which are 10am til 4pm but are including “appointment only” evenings for those that book a wreath making workshop.
The yard will be floodlit during these times.
Please note that evenings will be strictly by appointment only for workshops.
Please text call or email to book a slot.
Enquires 07759583631 or 01264 731202
email: janeelliman@outlook.com
Members of the British Christmas Tree Growers Association
Open at the farm near Vernham Dean,
Hampshire SP11 0LL
for CHRISTMAS TREE sales from
December 1st every day until the 20th.
10.00am til Dusk 4pm.
Enquires 07759583631 or 01264 731202
If you wish to enquire about pre-booking a large tree or ordering a special handmade wreath or garlands please contact us on either of the above numbers.
Christmas trees:
Norway Spruce, the traditional christmas tree,
Nordmann Fir (the "non-drop" variety)
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Hand made wreaths 3 sizes / plain or decorative
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Assorted foliage (Fraser fir, Blue Spruce, Serbian Spruce, Nordmann) All grown by us in our plantation at Vernham Dean
Holly with berries (hopefully)
Mistletoe (handpicked by us in Somerset)
Bagged logs
Bagged kindling wood
Tree stands
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We are members of the British Christmas tree Growers association
and have been growing trees on a small scale since 1996.
We are located just north of Vernham Dean in Hampshire in a beautiful remote location. During December when we are open for sales, we do place directional signposts to make it a little easier to track us down!
Customers can regulary see Trevor coming back from the field with the tractor and trailer full of freshly cut trees which of course is very popular.
Our main problems to deal with are deer damage, as theres nothing more succulent than a fresh flush of Nordmann Fir growth. Our other problem which can be more difficult to deal with is dry weather and for a number of years the whole country has suffered with dry springs which can prove very difficult if not impossible for a small scale grower to keep very young trees alive.
We currently grow mainly Norway Spruce (Picea Abies) otherwise known as the Traditional christmas tree. We find that this tree still has its loyal followers as if cut relativley late and placed in a water retaining holder the tree will remain beautifully fresh. We have also grown the Nordmann Fir, The Blue Spruce, Fraser Fir and Serbian Spruce all of, which are a much slower growing tree.
We can even recycle any deer damaged trees by making use of the foliage in wreath making. You will usually see Jane busy making wreaths if you come to the farm over the christmas period. We are usually open from the first weekend in December, everyday upto and including the weekend prior to Christmas.
The wreaths are made using clamp rings, which come in three sizes and are placed into the clamp which is pedal operated. The most time consuming process as with any wreath making is the preparation of the foliage into the required lengths which is usually about 3" to 4" long
I use mainly the more lush foliage from the Nordmann fir, Fraser fir, Blue Spruce or Serbian Spruce as well as mistletoe and holly with the occasional pine cone too.
Garlands can be made to order, all hand tied either plain or decorated, the two below were ordered to display either side of a fire place. In this one I have used dried oranges and apples with rose hips and natural fresh foliage.
Below is a picture of Trev with a really nice large Nordmann Fir. This tree is about 20ft tall and around 12/14 years old.
Our Mistletoe is hand picked by us at a friends farm near Glastonbury, Somerset.
