Winter at Honeymoon Acres

Poinsettias

All Here at Honeymoon Acres receive the poinsettias in July. The poinsettia plants come into the greenhouse as plugs. We transfer the poinsettias into a bigger pot. The number of poinsettias in each container really depends on the container's size.

Then the 6 1/2" pot contains one plant also but it has a poinsettia variety that fills the required space of the pot it is in.

The 8 1/2" pots require three plants to fill the pot.

They are very magnificent when fully grown. Eventually the poinsettias' leaves start to change very beautiful colors. The poinsettias change their leave color from dark green to either red, maroon, pink, or white. There also is a marble kind and others. The poinsettias are ready to be sold at our location on the hwy around thanksgiving and are sold all the way to the 24th of December. Since we grow all poinsettias ourselves that once we run out of them we are out for the season. We do not order in more, so come as soon as you can to pick one out!

Interesting Facts

Did you know that the leaves are actually the color of a poinsettia and that the flowers are actually the yellow centers. Also did you know that the poinsettia plant is native to Mexico. Makes sense though because they love a warm temperature. Lastly did you know that the roots of the poinsettia plants are very harmful to pets and animals. Keep the plants away from any critter that could get at them.

How to care for Poinsettias

Moderately bright light is best, but poinsettias will tolerate low light.

Moderately moist soil is preferred. Water thoroughly when soil surface fells dry to the touch. Drain excess water in saucer at base of pot to prevent root rot and protect furniture.

Moderate temperatures are ideal: 60-70 degrees F (18-21 degrees C) daytimes and 60-65 degrees F (15-18 degrees C) nights. Avoid excessively hot and cold areas. Drafty areas like in windows or by a door are not an ideal place for them.

Long-lasting poinsettias will benefit from periodic applications of fertilizer, used according to manufacturer's directions.

Key Tips for Success: Bright light and cool night temperatures will help delay flower bud and will maintain brightly colored bracts.

Christmas Trees

Here at Honeymoon Acres in the winter time we carry Christmas trees. We sell Fraser Firs. We display our trees by hanging them in our greenhouse. It shows their true straightness in trunk and exposes their true shape.

Fraser Fir

Fraser fir trees are a fragrant "Southern Balsam" featuring medium length needles, stiff branches and good needle retention, which makes them last longer than a Balsam fir.

Celebrated the season with a festive fresh-cut Christmas tree!

Care of a Christmas Tree

For maximum beauty and safety, use a tree stand that holds 1 gallon of water. Refill daily. A fresh tree containing adequate moisture will NOT support a flame. Before placing tree in stand, cut at least 1/4" off the base to remove sap and allow absorption of water. Do not allow water level to drop below the trunk bottom or a new sap plug will form. Place tree away from fireplaces, radiators and other heat sources that could dry the tree.

Christmas Wreaths

All of our evergreen branches come from Central Wisconsin. To guarantee freshness, we get the evergreen boughs in November. All wreaths are hand-made and we guarantee that you will be satisfied with the end product.

Traditional Christmas Wreaths

These hand-made Fraser Fir wreath consists of an evergreen aroma that can make a beautiful decoration for the holidays. Every wreath includes full pine cones tipped with white paint to create the illusion of snow. The Fraser wreaths also comes with a beautiful hand-made velvet bright red bow. Both the pine cones and bows are weatherproof. No need to worry about the unruly weather during the winter holidays.

Shaped Christmas Wreaths

Candy Cane (left or right sided)

This fun wreath is shaped like a cane. The wreath has Fraser fir branching to make it look like a candy cane. A red velvet bow, that is weatherproof, embraces the evergreen branches to complete the look. The wreath comes in both a right and left side so be specific when ordering.

Flocked Wreaths

Flocking is a dusting of white snow like material that clings to the evergreen branches.

Evergreen Bundles

At the store we sell evergreen bundles of various kinds. We carry Fraser Fir bundles and Pine Bundles. Also we sell other greenery such as different varieties of cedar, boxwood, variegated boxwood, or juniper.

Christmas Pot-O-Greens

These planters are filled with a mix of sand and dirt that enable the branching to stay securely during our harsh winters. They are meant for the outdoors and make great additions to porches or steps that need a little Christmas cheer! In many of them, we put a tree top in the center and surround that with the Fraser fir and many other various greenery branching such as: boxwood, juniper, cedar, etc. They are very beautiful and add a little something to the outdoor decorating. Please stop in to see the variety of mixed Christmas planters.

Kissing Balls

Do you have an area where a hanging basket once was? If so, a kissing ball would be the ideal evergreen decoration for you. Do not take the name too literal. The evergreen filled ball consists of a variety of evergreen branches stuck into it. The main evergreen is Fraser fir. The Fraser fir will last longer and keep fresher. The ball is attached by a strong chain so it will not break on you and you can hang it anywhere outside. The kissing ball is a favorite among Wisconsinites around the area. It is gorgeous, big ball of evergreen that can dress up any home with Christmas cheer.

Centerpieces

We provided centerpieces for indoors now. They add a nice display of Christmas on a table or window sill. There are different sizes and an arrangement of different greenery in the centerpieces. Ever centerpiece is unique. No two are the same. So come on in to see the array of styles provided.