CLICK HERE for a link to the KEYE story from today about pumpkins and the farm.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Look for us on TV
KEYE is scheduled to come out to the farm on Tuesday morning for live shots during their morning show. They are going to talk about pumpkins growing in Texas and there should even be a representative from the Texas Department of Agriculture out here to talk to them.
So Tuesday morning while you're getting ready for work, eating breakfast or getting the kids ready for the day - turn on the TV and learn about pumpkins.
Friday, October 17, 2008
The Fire Truck
We had a great first Pumpkin Hunt weekend out on the farm. The new addition to the farm - our fire truck - was a huge hit. The kids love seeing the truck, hearing the siren and then getting to actually ride on it.It runs about every 30 minutes, so there's plenty of opportunities for you to ride the fire truck when you come out. Hope to see you this weekend - it should be great weather to be out in the fresh air!
Halfway through the ride we stop and show how the fire hose works. The trees love the extra watering! 
All the kids that ride the truck get a fire hat to take home.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Pumpkin Hunt begins!
Now that the weather is cooling off, it's the perfect time to get the family outside. This weekend we open the farm up so families can experience a working Christmas tree farm, run around in the fresh air of the country, pick pumpkins out of the field, play pumpkin games, ride on a real fire truck and more.
Here are some details:
What is it? The Great Pumpkin Hunt is a family-friendly event where children of all ages can enjoy fall activities, like picking out a pumpkin from the field. All activities are ongoing throughout the day, allowing families to customize their experience at the farm. Pumpkins of all sizes are available for purchase.
The premier event, the Pumpkin Hunt, includes a wagon ride into the Christmas tree fields where mini pumpkins are hidden in the trees. Then come back to the pavilion, where tables are set up for free pumpkin painting.
New this year is the debut of the Evergreen Farms Fire Truck. The authentic pumper fire truck is available for rides around the farm ($4/person). Depending on conditions, fire fighting demonstrations are shown on the ride.
What is the cost?
Admission is free.
Certain activities cost $2-4 per ticket.
What activities are there?
These activities are free: Wagon ride around the farm, toddler play area, pumpkin recipes, pumpkin decorating after purchase of pumpkin, bean bag toss, petting zoo, pictures with the pumpkins and shopping in the Christmas Shoppe.
These activities are $2 per ticket: Pumpkin Hunt, Swing It and Ring It Game, Pumpkin Launcher, Pumpkin Maze, Pumpkin Slide, Pumpkin Train Ride, Pumpkin Golf and the new Pumpkin Pond.
This activity is $4 per person: The Evergreen Farms Fire Truck includes ride around the farm, siren and fire fighting demonstrations.
When are we open?
Last three weekends in October (October 11-12, 18-19, 25-26)
Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sundays from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Where are we located?
242 Monkey Road
Elgin, TX 78621
Click here for directions.
Here are some details:
8th Annual Great Pumpkin Hunt
What is it? The Great Pumpkin Hunt is a family-friendly event where children of all ages can enjoy fall activities, like picking out a pumpkin from the field. All activities are ongoing throughout the day, allowing families to customize their experience at the farm. Pumpkins of all sizes are available for purchase.The premier event, the Pumpkin Hunt, includes a wagon ride into the Christmas tree fields where mini pumpkins are hidden in the trees. Then come back to the pavilion, where tables are set up for free pumpkin painting.
New this year is the debut of the Evergreen Farms Fire Truck. The authentic pumper fire truck is available for rides around the farm ($4/person). Depending on conditions, fire fighting demonstrations are shown on the ride.
What is the cost?
Admission is free.
Certain activities cost $2-4 per ticket.
What activities are there?
These activities are free: Wagon ride around the farm, toddler play area, pumpkin recipes, pumpkin decorating after purchase of pumpkin, bean bag toss, petting zoo, pictures with the pumpkins and shopping in the Christmas Shoppe.
These activities are $2 per ticket: Pumpkin Hunt, Swing It and Ring It Game, Pumpkin Launcher, Pumpkin Maze, Pumpkin Slide, Pumpkin Train Ride, Pumpkin Golf and the new Pumpkin Pond.
This activity is $4 per person: The Evergreen Farms Fire Truck includes ride around the farm, siren and fire fighting demonstrations.
When are we open?
Last three weekends in October (October 11-12, 18-19, 25-26)
Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sundays from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Where are we located?
242 Monkey Road
Elgin, TX 78621
Click here for directions.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
PUMPKINS!
The 8th Annual Great Pumpkin Hunt is only 2 weeks away and the pumpkins are looking great!Go into the field and pick your pumpkin straight from the pumpkin patch. The pumpkins in the field this year have a wide variety of colors and shapes - so there's bound to be one just right for you.
We also have pre-picked pumpkins and gourds of various sizes and shapes for sale. Prices are based off the weight of the pumpkin.
Once you've picked your pumpkin, make sure to participate in the other fun activities going on around the farm. Click here for all the details.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Staying busy year round
We're gearing back up for another fall on the farm. It's always busy this time of year with the Pumpkin Hunt in October and Christmas tree season during the holidays. But truth be told, we're working on the farm all year round. Here are some of the things we do during the off season:
1. In January we plant new seedlings in the fields. We plant a new tree seedling for each tree that was cut during the holiday season - and often plant more than were cut down the previous year. These trees will take 4-6 years to grow until they're ready for your family again.
2. In the spring we offer school tours on Texas History. Not only was the former town of Hogeye located on parts of our farm, but the Chisolm Trail was nearby. We love to share the history of this land with students learning about the history of this great state.
3. We spend many long hours in our garden growing vegetables and fruits for our family to eat.
4. We travel around Texas and the country attending conferences on real Christmas trees. We meet with other growers to discuss new farming techniques, marketing ideas, ways to improve the farm and more. We love hearing new ideas and making the farm the best experience for your family.
5. We do a lot of mowing! With over 40 acres, you can imagine how much grass needs to be mowed. Thank goodness we have riding lawnmowers!
6. We sheer the trees twice a year. This involves going to each tree and trimming the limbs to help retain the traditional shape of the Christmas tree.
7. We irrigate the trees. During hot summers like we've experienced this year, it's important that the trees get enough water.
8. We play disc golf (okay - our son Chris plays disc golf). Did you know there was a disc golf course here on the farm? You're more than welcome to come play, just make sure you call us first. The 9-hole course will be set up for your enjoyment during the Pumpkin Hunt - make sure to check it out.
9. We make small improvements - look for the updated model train by the gift shoppe when you visit this fall.
10. We relax and enjoy the beauty of the farm and all our hard work.
1. In January we plant new seedlings in the fields. We plant a new tree seedling for each tree that was cut during the holiday season - and often plant more than were cut down the previous year. These trees will take 4-6 years to grow until they're ready for your family again.
2. In the spring we offer school tours on Texas History. Not only was the former town of Hogeye located on parts of our farm, but the Chisolm Trail was nearby. We love to share the history of this land with students learning about the history of this great state.
3. We spend many long hours in our garden growing vegetables and fruits for our family to eat.
4. We travel around Texas and the country attending conferences on real Christmas trees. We meet with other growers to discuss new farming techniques, marketing ideas, ways to improve the farm and more. We love hearing new ideas and making the farm the best experience for your family.
5. We do a lot of mowing! With over 40 acres, you can imagine how much grass needs to be mowed. Thank goodness we have riding lawnmowers!
6. We sheer the trees twice a year. This involves going to each tree and trimming the limbs to help retain the traditional shape of the Christmas tree.
7. We irrigate the trees. During hot summers like we've experienced this year, it's important that the trees get enough water.
8. We play disc golf (okay - our son Chris plays disc golf). Did you know there was a disc golf course here on the farm? You're more than welcome to come play, just make sure you call us first. The 9-hole course will be set up for your enjoyment during the Pumpkin Hunt - make sure to check it out.
9. We make small improvements - look for the updated model train by the gift shoppe when you visit this fall.
10. We relax and enjoy the beauty of the farm and all our hard work.
Friday, November 23, 2007
Ronald McDonald House
This week we had the pleasure of donating three Christmas trees to the brand new Ronald McDonald House. We also donated $1000 to the Ronald McDonald House because we want to give back to the Austin community that has supported us for so many years.
The new 30-room facility is located next to the Dell Children's Hospital. After the ceremony, Kent Burress, the executive director of the Ronald McDonald House, gave us a tour of the new facility. He said that it is fast becoming a model for other facilities being built around the world. It utilizes energy-saving devices, family-oriented spaces and healthy building materials. This will be a great place for families to stay while their children are in the hospital.
We are so grateful that we were able to donate to an organization that takes care of families in their time of need.
Fox 7 News was out there for the ceremony. CLICK HERE to watch the news story.
Here are some photos from our visit to the Ronald McDonald House, which officially opens December 17.
Mike looks out at the Dell Children's Hospital from one of the rooms at the new Ronald McDonald House. The facility was built so that each room has a view of the hospital . This way families can still look over their ill or injured children, even when they aren't at the hospital.
The new 30-room facility is located next to the Dell Children's Hospital. After the ceremony, Kent Burress, the executive director of the Ronald McDonald House, gave us a tour of the new facility. He said that it is fast becoming a model for other facilities being built around the world. It utilizes energy-saving devices, family-oriented spaces and healthy building materials. This will be a great place for families to stay while their children are in the hospital.
We are so grateful that we were able to donate to an organization that takes care of families in their time of need.
Fox 7 News was out there for the ceremony. CLICK HERE to watch the news story.
Here are some photos from our visit to the Ronald McDonald House, which officially opens December 17.
Mike spoke about the importance of real Christmas trees during the ceremony, as Texas Department of Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples watched.
Mike looks out at the Dell Children's Hospital from one of the rooms at the new Ronald McDonald House. The facility was built so that each room has a view of the hospital . This way families can still look over their ill or injured children, even when they aren't at the hospital.
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