K and E Tree Farm

04/27/2026

Yesterday was the perfect day to mow the Grand Stand! Of course, I had to add a few cloud pics (the moon is in one of them). Ruben sat out this one as supervisor. He’s not a fan of how loud the mower is.

04/23/2026

We have dandelion roots from hell here!!!

04/20/2026

First, a disclaimer. I am NOT a selfie kind of gal but am posting one of these pics anyway due to the importance it has to both Eric and I.

We here at K and E Tree Farm have more than Christmas trees! We also have timber trees and are part of the WA tree farm program.

Several months ago Elizabeth contacted me to let me know we have not only been re-certified, (with flying colors), but they also have a new to us sign available. Ummmm, yes please!!

What you are looking at is All recycled material (I.e., free sign minus my amazingly talented husband’s labor)!!

Eric Bernard sketched out what he wanted the sign to look like. Built it using all recycled materials and voila - perfection! Thank you, Eric!❤️❤️

03/26/2026

When you need to give your back a break from planting and your Iris bed is full of nasty grass!!
I know this isn’t the right time of year to dig them up but I swear they are indestructible so here goes!
And yes, supervisor Ruben was on duty even though this is a different job❤️❤️

03/23/2026

In light on my final day of planting trees (don't worry, so much more to do now that this is done), I found this article very fitting. This is just one of the reasons why I love it here so much!!
If anyone wants to come experience this for yourself, text me 2069202875.

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03/23/2026

The day has finally arrived! I planted my final Coast Redwoods today! My faithful supervisor, Ruben was with me the whole time. He sure enjoys inspecting the freshly planted trees. I’m sure the dirt is cool on his belly.

03/22/2026

Still hard at work planting trees. Today, I/we focused on transplanting our very own homegrown Noble Fir from our nursery. Today, I had not one but TWO supervisors!! Mr. Ruben, of course as well as the "E" of K and E Tree Farm.❤️❤️❤️

03/19/2026

I am still planting trees. And everyday I have my faithful “supervisor” with me……rain or shine!! Ruben is the only cat I have had who doesn’t mind the rain, he must know how much I love it❤️❤️

03/15/2026

In a previous post I mentioned how NOT to plant a tree (this would be another fine example!)!! When planting, all the roots need to be heading due South, not SouthWest!

Although the roots can correct themselves in time, the tree will die long before that happens! In this example, the tree was a year old at planting (by professionals that we paid to plant), and is now 6.

We are done paying professionals to kill our trees! It is hard work, we are older than we used to be but the pain is worth it in the end. No one ever has 100% survival. At least now, we have much better chance than the usual 10% survival rate. As a bonus, the planting $’s stay in our pocket for other tree expenses.

03/13/2026

Here at K and E Tree Farm, we don’t just grow Christmas trees. We also have forest trees, in this case Coast Redwoods that sequester huge amounts of carbon.
As usual, Ruben was along to supervise even though it was raining the whole time (best time to plant). Only 160 to go then it’s on to putting fertilizer tablets in the ground for the established Christmas trees. Love it here!!❤️❤️

03/03/2026

Monday, 3/2/26, “we” hung up a nest box for the American Kestrel. A small falcon who dines on rodents, a menace to our seedlings! The nest box is approx 20’ up in one of our Noble Fir on the edge of a field❤️