Every November, Family Tree Nursery in Liberty transforms its retail store into a winter wonderland. The store is thoughtfully decorated with themed Christmas trees that showcase both unique and trending designs.
The showrooms are filled with permanent garlands, wreaths, and holiday picks, along with a wide array of ornaments and decorations. But the enchanting Christmas experience doesn't end there. Upon entering the greenhouse, you'll discover benches overflowing with cheerful holiday plants, including poinsettias and holiday cacti, all homegrown by Family Tree Nursery. As you exit the greenhouse, you will find bundles of fresh-cut greens, Christmas trees, and ready-made holiday container combo pots.
One of the highlights of this festive season is a series of traditional events. These fun holiday activities kick off with the Countdown to Christmas Open House Event, held on Saturday, November 8th, featuring discounted tiered pricing, live music, adult beverages, tasting samples, and extended shopping hours.
Following the Open House event is the highly popular Holiday Container Workshops, taking place November 13th-16th. Visit the "Upcoming Events" tab at familytreenursery.com to register and reserve your spot. To round out the Christmas season, Family Tree Nursery in Liberty will host a Free Santa Visit, inviting kids and families to take pictures with the most incredible Santa, along with a beautiful backdrop.
The Holiday Container Workshops have become a major attraction at Family Tree Nursery, where four days in November are dedicated to this popular event. All materials needed to create a stunning holiday container are provided, allowing participants to craft the perfect outdoor pot for the winter season. Many attendees come in groups with coworkers, friends, or family. It has also become a tradition for some to purchase the materials separately to host their own workshop at home or in their workplace.
If you're interested in hosting your own workshop or making a container on your own, here is a holiday container recipe with all the necessary items available for purchase at Family Tree Nursery.
14-Inch Container Recipe:
You’ll need:
1 - 14-Inch Emma Crescent Pot Filled with Potting Mix & Sand
1 - Spruce Top
2 - Skirting Bundles (Western Cedar)
3 - Bundles of Greens (You can choose from Port Orford Cedar, Princess Pine, Shore Pine, Silver Fir, Western Cedar, Incense Cedar, or Douglas Fir)
2 - Weather-Resistant Berry Picks
1 - Set of Picks, Such as Pine Cones or Snow-Tipped Pine Cones
2 - Birch Pole Logs
Care Instructions:
Holiday containers can last through the holiday season and may even stay green into the new year if kept in the right environment. However, it's important to remember that the greens are not alive and will eventually turn brown. Heat and direct sunlight can accelerate the browning process.
To prolong the life of your containers, place them in a location that does not receive full, direct sunlight. We also recommend using a product called Wilt Pruf® to spray on your greens. This product helps trap moisture, which allows the cut greens to remain vibrant for an extended period.