We've enjoyed a family tradition of cutting our own Christmas tree, and in the hopes of finding a straighter tree this year, we went out to Ashcroft Farms. They had a decent selection, though not the best, and it seemed like many of the best trees were already tagged 'sold' already on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. But they didn't have a baler that could handle the larger trees, which complicated getting home and will complicate getting it set up. So, ok selection, but not really the place you want to go if you're looking for a larger tree. read more