Shaking Quakers (Nov. 1, 2008)Soon after coming to this area, I learned that the Shakers the religious group I’ve long found fascinating since visiting Hancock Shaker Village had settled briefly in Ashfield. But it wasn’t until I read a Shaker.
Tradition of cutting your own Christmas tree sees increased popularity, farmer says
Debbie Emerson, owner of the Emerson Family Christmas Tree Farm on Bernardston Road in Greenfield, says many people are taking advantage of cutting their own trees this year. Staff Photo/Paul Franz
Inside the store at Emerson Family Christmas Tree Farm on Bernardston Road in Greenfield. This year, the sign on the door asks shoppers to come in through the side door and exit through the front door. Staff Photo/Paul Franz
Visitors can cut their own Christmas trees at Emerson Family Christmas Tree Farm on Bernardston Road in Greenfield. Owner Debbie Emerson says the trees have sold remarkably fast this year. “By Dec. 1, I had sold almost 150 trees. That is very unusual.” Staff Photo/Paul Franz