Before Anyone Enters the Rows: Create a Family Meeting Plan in 6 Steps
Visitor ResourcesA six-step family meeting plan keeps families together on a busy tree farm. Set...
Sarah Miller
Agricultural Operations Manager
Cultivation Methodology
Sarah Miller manages the technical cultivation protocols and soil health systems at Oney’s Tree Farm.
Work by Sarah Miller
Can Everyone Enjoy U-Cut Day? A Practical Accessibility Audit for Farm Families
Visitor ResourcesMap walking distance, ice, daylight, rest stops, and parking before U-cut day. Sample...
Does Cutting a Christmas Tree Early Really Shorten Its Indoor Life?
Seasonal GuidesHarvest timing is only one piece of Christmas tree freshness. Species, weather, a fresh...
Shearing a Young Christmas Tree Through an Illinois Growing Season
Local AgricultureShear a young McHenry Christmas tree by season, not one heavy trim. It covers inspection,...
How Soil, Snow, and Rainfall Shape Christmas Tree Farming in McHenry County
Local AgricultureSoil, snow, and rainfall decide which Christmas trees thrive in McHenry County. Learn how...
How to Choose and Care for Fresh Evergreen Wreaths
Seasonal GuidesLearn exactly what fresh evergreen wreaths are and how to select Frasier fir options...
Balsam Fir Care and Growth Timeline
Tree VarietiesLearn the precise definition of Balsam Fir and follow its full growth timeline with...
Comparing Popular Illinois Christmas Tree Species
Tree VarietiesLearn how choosing the right Illinois Christmas tree species affects growth success, farm...
How to Care for Live Burlapped Christmas Trees
Tree VarietiesLearn practical steps for caring for burlapped Christmas trees indoors and replanting...