After years of using some tried and true Christmas tree farms in Massachusetts, we found ourselves…read morein dire straights this year. A friend stumbled across the website for this tree farm and let us in on his secret find. The farm apparently has been around for 20 years though it is new to us. The sign and entrance are not all that visible from the main street and Waze has the location off slightly, but after traveling down the winding drive you're treated to an expansive view of Christmas trees dotting a bucolic farm that abuts stabled horses and broad open fields. The owners are extremely accommodating and quite proud of the variety of trees they grow. Compared to the average tree farm, it does appear that Riverwind has a much broader variety including an interesting Turkish fir tree that is very full and composed of rich, deep green colored needles. My family and I had a lot of fun walking along the various fields including crossing a small river to reach the most remote areas of the farm. The trees are not on top of each other like at other farms and there are a variety of sizes available from as short as 5 feet to his tall is 15 feet. Only tagged trees are available for purchase and the prices weren't cheap but were by and large on par with other tree farms. The sales hut has handmade and manufactured Christmas ornaments. Homemade wreaths and greens are available as well. In addition there was free hot chocolate, hot cider, and cookies for the kids. The staff have all-terrain vehicles available that I think could be used to help haul your tree if you are unable to use the hand wagons they provide. Saws are also supplied if you don't bring your own. The staff provide complementary tree trimming, shaking and netting and will bring your tree to your car. I'm not certain they'll actually secure it to your car though since I had brought my own straps and did it myself. The owners pay close attention to details with the netting being green and red in color as opposed to the standard orange. I almost regret writing this post as I figure the masses will learn of this great farm and we'll be on the hunt again next year for a new Christmas tree source. Finally, there were some ready cut trees available for those who can't find their ideal tree or don't wish to cut their own.

This place is adorable. Just bought my vegetable plants. I wanted heirloom and locally…read moretried-and-true plants and the owner walked me through the varieties and gave me some helpful guidance. I hope I can do the plants justice this season.

From the owner: We are a small family farm with cut your own Christmas trees, wreaths, swags and greens. Our…read moreChristmas Barn has ornaments, Christmas decoratives and our own honey.

My family and I after looking at their website decided to go look for a Christmas tree at Houde's…read more We had never been there before, it was close and seemed like a nice place. When we first pulled in it looked busy not much parking. When we got closer it was more like a junk yard than a tree farm. It was riddled with old tires, snowblowers and tractor parts. When I asked where they cut your own trees where I was blankly told "Anywhere we got like 30 acres" the trees were scarce and scattered among the property not much of a selection. The grounds were not well maintained and filled with thick vines,brush and pricker bushes. My mother in-law actually took quite the fall due to the amount of over growth! We walked around for a bit to find quite literally nothing! Then we made our way up front to see their selection of pre-cut trees only to find they get them from Canada, and charge double the price of the trees on their farm. Needless to say we will not be returning to Houde's anytime soon. We ended up leaving and going to Frommer's in Lancaster they had a beautiful selection of reasonably priced Christmas trees!

Meh, it was ok. A smaller selection of cut your own trees. Not a place to spend time at all, just…read morepick up your tree and go. Not cheap either. Missing our days cutting down a tree for $25 or under.

I mean this place is the garden dreamland of all garden dreamlands. SO many gems here you won't…read morefind anywhere else/can only find online. I can't believe this place has no reviews. The guy working there was super friendly. Prices are higher than your typical garden center. I wouldn't consider this a garden center though, it's more of a specialty plant oasis. Give these people your business. I wanted to just throw my money at them and say "Here! Take it all!". See pictures below of just a BIT of the amazingness Buzz + Thrive has to offer!

This is a local owned business and it is AMAZING. They take true pride in everything they do. From…read morethe exotic green house plants, hanging baskets for the summer, mums for the fall, and the perfect tree for your Christmas holiday, buzz and thrive is the GO TO SPOT for all your plant needs! Shop local, and stop in to see for yourself. You will not be disappointed.

The most expensive place to buy your tree, but their trees are the best, obviously well tended to…read morethroughout the year. We've tried other places but keep coming back to Ellsworth. Although they provide saws if you want to cut your own, their helpful staff will cheerfully cut the tree for you, shake and bail it, and tie it to the roof of your car. If you put the tree in water as soon as you get home, a tree you buy the day after Thanksgiving will still be going well by New Years. They only accept cash, so bring plenty of it.

We have been going here for trees for years, and while their trees tended to be pricier than other…read moreplaces, the trees were nice and the staff friendly and helpful. This year was a shock, though. $180-$200 for a 7-foot Fraser Fir? and an additional #2 to shake and wrap? That is a bit much but since we were there we went ahead. Next year, though, we will need to find a different place.

Great volunteer Christmas tree and greens place. Good inventory and for a great cause. Glad to give…read moreback to my new neighbors and community.

From the owner: The Westborough Civic Club was organized in 1975 for the sole purpose of benefiting the Town of…read moreWestborough and its residents . The Club is comprised of civic-minded men and women from all walks of life who derive satisfaction through personal participation in fund raising activities in a dynamic, social, community-based organization. New members are always welcome, join us! Our primary fund raising activity is the sale of Christmas Trees each year between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Members do all the work (with a little help from our friends), including: ordering materials and stock, setting up the tree lot, handling thousands of trees and wreaths, tree sales and clean-up. It's a real team effort with hard work that is rewarding to all involved. Westborough and surrounding communities look forward to the tree lot set-up as the signal that the holiday season has begun and Santa will soon be here!

Great selection of heathy ornamental and native plants. Fantastic variety of vegetable cultivars in…read morethe spring. A local favorite

First time visitor. Delightful, knowledgeable, helpful staff and a gynormous selector of plants,…read moretrees and shrubs, native, annuals and perennials. Highly recommended.

Absolutely love Jed's. We try to go to Jed's before the big stores like Home Depot and Lowe's due…read moreto the fact they're our local hardware store and due to the level of service you get. If you have any questions on how to do a task around your house, they'll explain it to you and make sure you have the tools. They'll even verify the tools work together if needed. They can help you figure out how to fix issues if you explain the problem as well. Service is fantastic all around from the questions about your project to helping you load up anything you buy such as mulch or salt. Everyone is friendly and helpful as well. Go to Jed's and help keep them in business so we have this gem of a store to keep going to.

As recent first time home owners we quickly learned regular trips to the hardware store would be a…read morenew part of our lives. Over the past year or so we have been visiting Jed's. They have just about everything you would need for a quick weekend project. Compared to other hardware stores in the area we have been very impressed by their staff. They are all very knowledgeable and helpful. Today we were looking for a couple of specialty screws and before we could even reach that section of the store two workers asked if we needed help with anything. In addition to hardware supplies, they have a really nice garden section with high-quality plants. We were particularly impressed with their hydrangeas, which were 2-3 times larger than other nurseries we have seen and listed at the same price. Also, worth noting this place is the spot in town to buy a Christmas tree! Right after Thanksgiving they ship in tons of trees and offer them for a flat rate. If you find yourself needing to stop by a hardware store I would highly recommend dropping by Jed's over one of the other big box stores in town.

I had been looking at many nurseries for some larger size Alberta spruce shrubs to replace 2 that I…read morehad. One of the employees, George helped me choose 2 of the many they had down back. He also loaded them in my SUV and recommended soil to add to plant them. There was a nice gift shop with lots of statues. It is a good thing I didn't have the time to browse or I could have spent more. Fortunate to have had this family owned nursery recommended by another nursery in Paxton. Will definitely be going back soon and in the spring. Great local spot with exceptional service.

I have been shopping at Pleasant View for over fifteen years and can't say enough great things…read moreabout this locally owned business. They have a wonderful selection of perennials and loads of trees and shrubs. Their gift shop is a bonus. Pick up your last minute bday gift right here. If you need professional advice on growing any of their plants, check with Hank or Caroline. They know their plants.