Grateful Acres Tree Farm

04/05/2026

Happy Easter, friends! When the seedlings arrive, you have to plant! 2 days and a 40 degree temperature difference is just how it goes. BIG thanks to Tanner, Dana and Alison for helping The Worker get them in the ground. And of course special thanks to Kiwi and Sunshine, we couldn’t have done it without their supervision

01/20/2026

Friends, did you know I’ve been hosting a podcast? Twice a month we talk with a guest from Middlesex Township or Butler county; Peter gives an entertaining history lesson on the area; and I talk about events and things to do! It’s not just for locals; I thought you all might enjoy learning about Succop Nature Park, and their (mostly) free programs for both kids and adults. It’s right up the road from Grateful Acres and free to visit and walk the trails. Give this one a listen and catch up on our other episodes too!

01/07/2026

Friends! Donate your tree and you can meet the goats! 😀 if you can’t make it on 1/17, they will accept donations through February.

We've found the perfect spot to drop off your Christmas tree!

Allegheny GoatScape is hosting two tree donation events this month -- the first being Sat, Jan. 3, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Healcrest Farm. 5222 Shamrock Way, Pittsburgh.

Meet the goats and explore volunteering opportunities while the goats enjoy their Yuletide buffet.

Learn more: https://www.alleghenygoatscape.org/currentprojects

01/02/2026

Friends, it’s the most bittersweet time of the year… taking down the Christmas tree and decorations. If you want to recycle your tree, make sure it’s free of all decorations, lights and tinsel, and not in a plastic tree removal bag. Your municipality may have a curbside pickup program or collection site for residents. If not, here are a few options:

Butler County: Seneca Landfill Compost Site: 421 Hartmann Road in Evans City. Trees will be accepted during their normal operating hours through January 31st for a $5 fee. Adams Township: Drop trees off at the Community Park in the Splash Pad parking lot through January 11th. While you’re there, go for a walk on the trails, you might just see me and one of the dogs!

Allegheny County parks are offering recycling and the mulch will used in the parks throughout the year! Hartwood Acres at the Middle Road parking lot. North Park at the swimming pool parking lot. Harrison Hills at the parking lot at Chipmunk and Cottontail. Deer Lakes at the Veterans shelter parking lot. Boyce Park at the soccer fields parking lot.

Penn State Ag Extension has lots of ideas! https://extension.psu.edu/recycling-a-real-christmas-tree

I put my tree outside under my bird feeders to give them some cover while visiting.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! We hope it’s filled with love, happiness and good health. 🍾

The Worker is recovering!

12/25/2025

Some beautiful Grateful Acres trees all dressed up! Have a holly jolly Christmas, friends ❤️

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from Grateful Acres! Wishing you all a day filled with joy, surrounded by the love of family and friends. May your tree shine bright! Love, Scott, Patty, Nora, Roscoe and Sunshine

(Why is your tree on a table? 🎄 Have you met Sunshine? 😂)

12/24/2025

Friends, thank you for another very successful year here at Grateful Acres! The weather was challenging and the season was short, but so many of you made us part of your holiday traditions. We are so grateful for your support of our small business. You’re all on Santa’s NICE list! ❤️ Patty and Scott

12/21/2025

The shortest day of the year…. Christmas is coming! A surprising number of trees went home this weekend. So, was this the end, or will we have anyone else coming in the nick of time?
In other news, The Worker’s surgery went well, although he’s really hurting right now. Sunshine is providing some comfort.

12/14/2025

Friends, 8” of snow (so far), bitter cold, snow covered trees, no way to plough the driveway… we’re closed. Stay in, stay safe!

12/13/2025

Friends! 12/13….Starting to snow already! Get that second cup of coffee down and get out to the farm. Open now til 4, any tree, any size, $50 cash. See you soon!

08/31/2025

Hello friends! It’s Labor Day weekend, but The Worker is just getting started! Geared up in his old blue shirt and ancient beige pants (which you probably recognize from other posts over the years), he’s working very hard to trim those trees just right for all of you!