Winter at Chestnut Hill Nursery

I hope everyone had a nice holiday spent with family and friends. Our winter hours at the garden center will be Tuesday thru Saturday 10 -4 , beginning January 5. We will be in the office planning a busy Spring as well as specials thru our text club, facebook, and e-mail group. Please contact us if there is anything we can help you with over the Winter. Spring will be here before you know it!

Poinsettias

Nothing says Christmas like a bright red Poinsettia plant. We have a beautiful selection from sweet little 4" pots to jumbo 10" hanging baskets. All pots are foil wrapped and would make a perfect hostess gift for a holiday party. Or why not get a few for your own family to enjoy during the holiday season . In addition to the traditional red, we also have a beautiful mix of red, white and pink. Stop by Chestnut Hill Nursery soon and let our elves help you pick out a few and we will wrap them up to travel. Only 15 days till Christmas!

How to select and care for your Christmas Tree

A fresh-cut Christmas tree should last throughout the holiday season and into the new year if you follow these simple guidelines. First and foremost, select a good quality tree. It should have been recently cut, have a fresh scent and good color. One way to check for freshness is to bend some of the needles between your fingers. They should be supple and flexible without breaking. Two of the longest lasting varieties are Douglas Fir and Frasier Fir. Douglas Fir have soft branches and a dense, uniform shape whereas Frasier Fir have stiffer branches that will support heavier ornaments. They both have that wonderful fragrance of the great outdoors.

Once you have selected your tree, here's what you need to do. Be sure to put a fresh cut at the base of the tree. This will allow it to draw water up to maintain its freshness. As soon as possible, place your tree into a sturdy stand filled with water or in a bucket of water until you're ready to set it up. If you don't get the tree into water as soon as possible, the sap from the tree will seal the base and it will have to be re-cut. Let the tree stand in water for a day or two before you decorate it. This will allow the branches to fall back into their normal shape. The first several days the tree will drink a lot of water so be sure to check at least daily. It's best to display the tree in a cool place away from any heat sources.

Remember, part of the fun is picking out your tree. Whether short, tall, fat, skinny, full or sparse, there's a tree for everyone. So get out there and select that perfect tree. We have over 150 trees on display in five varieties.

Traditions and memories begin... right here at CHN!

Christmas Trees

What a beautiful selection of trees we have here at Chestnut Hill Nursery! All are locally grown and recently cut. The Blue Spruce and Concolor Fir just came in today. We also have Douglas and Frasier Fir. From table toppers to cathedral ceiling showstoppers, we have the perfect tree for your family. Prices start at $29.95 and everyone receives a free gift with their tree purchase. Our elves will give your tree a fresh cut and trim any branches that you may need taken off. Your tree is then baled in 100 % biodegradable tree netting. If you need it tied on your car, we can do that for you also. Hurry in and pick out your tree so your family can start making your Holiday memories. Only 22 days till Christmas !

Cemetery Items

Here come the holidays! Why not honor the memory of a loved one this season with a beautiful cemetery piece from Chestnut Hill Nursery. We have a large selection of cones, logs, blankets, crosses and wreaths already made. Or if you would prefer to special order one, we would be happy to customize it with your personal touch. Stop by to see our display or give us a call. Our elves are waiting to help you!

HALF PRICE Gift Cards

LIMITED QUANTITIES for a limited time! We are offering $50 Gift Cards for just $25! This is a great deal! Give one as a gift and get one for yourself! Give the gift that keeps on growing...give the gift of gardening!

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Chestnut Hill Nursery is Supporting Our Troops

Here's a great way for you to help support our troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan this Christmas season. We have teamed up with Operation Touch of Home, a local non-profit organization based right here in Monroe County, PA. For every Christmas tree we sell between now and Christmas, Chestnut Hill Nursery will donate $1.00 to Operation Touch of Home to help support their efforts to continue their mission of providing essentials and comforts to our local military men and women.

Now when you choose a beautiful fresh-cut, hand selected Christmas tree you'll also be helping to bring a touch of home to so many troops serving in far off places. What better way to bring the true spirit of Christmas into your home.

For more information click this link http://www.operationtouchofhome.org/HomePage.html

What a great week of November weather coming up! Take advantage of the mild temperatures to start your outside decorating. I have put all of our artificial greens on sale at HALF PRICE. Nice selection of wreaths with sizes from 10" to 60". Also swags and garland. Our bow elf has been very busy handtying beautiful velvet bows to accent all of your greens. So why wait until your fingers are numb with cold. Start decking your halls and cross it off of your list. Only 40 days till Christmas!

Would you like some extra money for Christmas? We are giving you $5.00 in Chestnut Hill Jingle Bucks with every purchase for the next 2 weeks.You may then spend them beginning November 27 thru December 24. Start collecting today!

Our fall Wholesale Sale is happening NOW! Save up to 60% on selected trees and shrubs. There is still a fantastic selection and fall is the BEST time to plant! Stop in to see our displays and to get ideas on how to add fall color to YOUR garden!

During the month of October we are hosting a "piggy" to raise money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. This is one of Local Flair Magazine's fund-raising efforts, and is called "Feed the Piggy". The piggy was created at Poke-A-Nose Pottery who is donating 50% of the proceeds to The Susan G. Komen Foundation. 100% of the "food" deposited in our piggy will be donated to the foundation. Please, stop in today and feed our piggy!

It's Autumn in Northeast Pennsylvania! Don't forget to plant your spring flowering bulbs now! Daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, crocus and iris are all planted in the fall. Plant according to instructions and don't forget to fertilize with bone meal or a bulb specific fertilizer.