WV Christmas Tree Growers Association

Promoting a green WV industry for over 50 years

West Virginia Christmas Tree Growers Association

You can find out all about WV Christmas trees at the WV Christmas Tree Growers Association webpage:

wvchristmastreegrowers.com

For more information about WVCTGA, upcoming events, or how to get involved contact:

Larry Wilkerson
P.O. Box 6
Griffithsville, WV 25312
304/524-2362
wilktreefarm@aol.com

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gilbert e. bailey posted a status
"Meeting date correction: the summer meeting will be Saturday, Aug. 1o."
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gilbert e. bailey posted a status
"Shawn, I need to know more before commenting. My email is gene25820@yahoo.com. Send details."
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Shawn L. Conklin left a comment for gilbert e. bailey
"Mr. Bailey my name is Shawn L. Conklin.  My family has grown christmas trees for over 35 yrs. in Virgina. I noticed on your page you have pictures of wreaths. I have a push botton wreath machine that uses the traditional clamp rings. It can be…"
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gilbert e. bailey posted a status
"The summer meeting is August 17 at the King Farm. Send Newsletter news to gene25820@yahoo.com now."
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Shawn L. Conklin is now a member of WV Christmas Tree Growers Association
May 13
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"I approved your request. However, read the latest messages regarding this site which is closing soon."
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jeffrey d kerns is now a member of WV Christmas Tree Growers Association
Apr 10
gilbert e. bailey left a comment for Cleo Stubbs
"Welcome to West Virginia.  Are there Christmas tree farms in your area? "
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Cleo Stubbs is now a member of WV Christmas Tree Growers Association
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Willa Marie Grafton left a comment for Joshua Johns
"Welcome to the WV Christmas Tree Growers Ning, social network. We now have an official website at: http://wvchristmastreegrowers.com Feel free to check the website out also. I hope you find both very beneficial. Willa Grafton"
Apr 2
Joshua Johns is now a member of WV Christmas Tree Growers Association
Apr 2
gilbert e. bailey left a comment for Travis Heavner
"Travis, welcome.  Let me know if you have questions or suggestions about or for the Newsletter.  "
Mar 27
Travis Heavner posted a status
"Thanks"
Mar 24
Willa Marie Grafton left a comment for Travis Heavner
"Welcome to the WVCTGA social network site. Glad you decided to join the site and hope you enjoy conversing with the members. Willa G."
Mar 24

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I mailed the January NL's today.  Let me know if you did not get the program imcluded.Continue

Started by gilbert e. bailey Jan 19.

Oil nut or buffalo nut

This parasitic plant, on my farm, is very harmful to fir trees.  It seems to be spreading this spring.  I have achieved some control with round-up.  Am I the only grower with oil nut plants in…Continue

Started by gilbert e. bailey Apr 27, 2012.

Challenges facing WV Christmas tree industry 4 Replies

I have heard a number of issues that face the WV Christmas tree industry.  What are some of those that you think are the most critical?  Any solutions?

Started by Dave McGill. Last reply by gilbert e. bailey Apr 23, 2012.

Trees Available this Christmas Season 1 Reply

We have Scotch and White pines, Canaan fir and a limited # of Norway spruce available for sale. All trees are 7.5 feet+ .  All trees are sheared. No painting will dye. Scotch is extra nice (as Scotch…Continue

Started by Ron Fowler. Last reply by Ron Fowler Aug 10, 2011.

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2013

Christmas tree growers were green before it was popular.  Send me your news for the next Newsletter which will be prepared soon and mailed about January 20, 2013.  Merry Christmas and a prosperous 2013.  My address is gene25820@yahoo.com.

Posted by gilbert e. bailey on December 25, 2012 at 8:39am

Chistm as Tree Informtion

Dwayne, if you will contact me at gene25820@yahoo.com I will send you our next Newsletter and some back issues.

Posted by gilbert e. bailey on December 22, 2012 at 5:55pm

The WVCTGA Web Site

Try the new web site.  Go to wvchristmastreegrowers.com.  I would like to know how you like it.  To post leave your message and then copy the code in the box provided.

Posted by gilbert e. bailey on December 22, 2012 at 10:05am

Artificial Trees are Greener Choice as Real Christmas Trees Become Unfit as Renewable Source

Here is some food for thought.  This link (below) will take you to a recent post from the forest business network concerning artificial versus real trees:

 

http://www.forestbusinessnetwork.com/4706/artificial-trees-are-greener-choice-as-real-christmas-trees-become-unfit-as-renewable-source/

 

 

Posted by Dave McGill on July 13, 2011 at 7:24am

 
 
 

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