Growing up with a wiry, dusty, artificial tree stoked the desire to get a fresh one someday. Over…read morethe years my wife and I have cut our own, gone to various tree farms, and now with a toddler we wanted to keep it rolling. We saw Cedar Valley Forest and were stoked to try a new spot to get a fresh tree this year; their website shows hayrides, Santa, food trucks, cut-your-own local trees or pre-cut Frasier Firs, cookies, hot cocoa, a tree maze, pretty much the works if you ask me. Now the day we gutted out was just plain crappy weather. It was really cold, drizzly, and really just not pleasant, so maybe that factors in a bit here... but we were left a bit disappointed. There was no Santa which has me reliving some childhood trauma here. There were no food trucks. The tree maze didn't appear open for business. The walk from the parking lot to the forest was a muddy mess, and the grass connecting was basically a mini-river. :::At this point I think it's also safe to admit we might've been forcing the experience a bit::: We had to seek someone out to get some guidance on what we were doing, and they really couldn't have been nicer. Informative, warm and friendly all around. We walked the forest through some beautiful trees, although they were much too tall for our little house. Ended up with a pre-cut Frasier Fir from Michigan, and the crew told us they'd take care of everything, shake it, bag it, bring it up which was nice. I love the tree we picked, but it was about $10-$12 higher than the place we usually go to. We set up the tree which is a reliable way to have a Clark Griswold type of breakdown. We watered it with a gallon of water, but after 24 hours the water hadn't moved a millimeter. Reading about it, the tree needs a fresh cut to take in water and that is something the crew should've done when prepping our tree. So we had to take the whole freakin' thing down, go buy a bow saw, cut an inch off and re-do the process. Pretty frustrating. So if you go here, I hope your experience is better than mine, but it was pretty anti-climactic and I think I would've been better off popping over to a tree lot this year.

Cedar Valley Forest is a hidden gem! The property is beautiful and the staff is amazing! We visited…read moreseveral venues for a Spring wedding, and Cedar Valley set the bar of standards/quality service so high we decided to return. Looking forward to working with them over the next few months. Great value for the amazing staff!

We had so much fun! And I wish I had taken more pics of their actual tree farm area but it was a…read morerainy, muddy day and I was chasing two toddlers, lol. However, their customer service is amazing! They have pre cut trees in the front of the farm, closer to the house. If you're going down into the farm because you want the experience of cutting down your own tree, make sure to bring your own saw! The farm area is a pretty big and open field with lots of spaced out trees. It wasn't overwhelming at all, and they had lots of different sizes. When you go in to pay they have complimentary hot cocoa and hot cider, as well as wreaths to purchase if you want.

This is a fun, great little Christmas tree farm in Shawnee, KS. Even though it is in a suburb of…read moreKansas City, the farm is located in a more rural setting, which adds to its charm. It is very easy to get to, the trees are reasonably priced, and the staff are very friendly and helpful. It is a family-run business and the trees (Scotch Pines) are grown on the property. However, they do have some pre-cut Frasier Firs for sell. They also have all the supplies you will need to cut down and haul the perfect Christmas tree, free of charge. There is even free hot chocolate and cider and handmade wreaths available for purchase. Midland Holiday Pines is open 10am to 5pm the day after Thanksgiving, then every weekend until Christmas, 10am-5pm.

Beautiful crisp sunny day for our Annual tree hunt. This was our 1st visit to this farm. It is on…read morerolling hills very close to KC. They have several different plays to walk in search of whatever tree you want. Free hot chocolate and credit cards accepted. They also have pre-cut trees as well to choose from. There is a tractor pulled sleigh but it was not operating.

Absolutely recommend very nice people free hot cocoa and they let you cut down the tree yourself…read moreand then they net it and put it on your car for you. Amazing experience!

Amazing selection of garden/plant supplies! Love the local service and they have the cutest old-man…read moredog that is so friendly. We bought a plant and a pot and they potted it for us, no extra charge! We love this place. Support your local businesses!

I wasn't impressed. Plants were not in great condition. Facility is small without a lot to choose…read morefrom. Prices were okay.

Gorgeous flowers and plants at reasonable prices. It's so hard to resist filling up my cart with…read moreeverything I see! Staff are friendly and knowledgeable.

Use to be a great place to shop for plants but after the ownership change it has been downhill ever…read moresince. Open 6 months out of the year

For someone who usually has a Chevy Chase style, stressful, chaotic holiday season like myself, I…read morehave to say Strawberry Hill was a breath of fresh, piney air. This X-Mas Tree farm is legitimately legit. If you live in KC, you have an excuse to spend a weekend day in Lawrence. If you live in Lawrence, it's just outside of town to the point where it feels like you're traveling for a tree without having to go far. We hunted for the perfect tree, seeing many that would do (especially compared to another farm we'd visited earlier that day that was full of patchy, dying trees). Some of these are h-u-g-e and wouldn't fit in our little house, so we found a 7.5 foot Fraser Fir, an import from the Appalachians that was well priced, fragrant, richly evergreen colored and the perfect fit for our house this Christmas season. Props to the staff who are decked out in red-vests so you can find them. They are friendly and helpful, and will guide you to a saw to cut your own if you'd like, or do it for you and haul it back via hayride. You then take a little ticket they give you inside, pay up, receive a customized "paid" stamp and pull your car around. The crew will shake the needles out, bag up your tree and strap that sucker down so it won't budge on the highway at 80 mph. Just a wonderful experience here and excited to work this into the holiday rotation for a stress free couple of hours on their farm.

Everything you could ever need in a Christmas tree farm...such as...Christmas trees! Lots of them…read more OK, maybe not *lots* of them these days (fully grown, that is. We noticed with a bit of concern that after this year, they may need to sit a year or three out until the Charlie Browns grow to into Charles Schultzs). Let's say you want to be the big man or woman and chop down one of those suckers in front of your loved ones. Score! They have even saws for you. But let's say, you don't feel you need to cut down your own. Now, I'm not calling anyone names (me!) but conveniently enough for the *wusses,* I mean, tidy folk, they have trees that have been cut but are still upright and tied to a single pole (note: if kids under 5 are present, you can *pretend* you're cutting it down, how's that for win-win?!) They even have a guy offering hayrides to those who don't wish to carry the big tree 20 feet, (I mean one mile!) to check out. Waiting for you is hot cider and cookies for all that hard work you did while untying your tree from the stake and riding it in on the flatbed. There are also decorations, lights (beware, though, last year we were stuck with old ones that didn't work) and wreaths. And strapping young boys who are gonna shake your tree down and mummy that sucker up and tie it to your car.

12 years straight! Amazing place for trees and other decorations, and fun to drive thru the country.read more

Yo! What a great place. They have quality trees and thus far, the only place that beats them out in…read moremy opinion are Hudson Valley, NY farms.....and those are famous! What i mean is, these trees look great! Plenty to choose from (at least the first day they opened) and it was an easy selection process. My wife and I had a great time and the people working the farm are supper cordial.

First time for me at this location for their Spring Open House event, featuring European garden…read morevignettes. Every employee I spoke with was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. They had so many beautiful flowers and plants it made me wish a) I was a green thumb and b) I had a space to keep all of them in! My favorite display was Greece because I'd lived there a while ago, so it was fun to see their concept. That said, though, I loved all of the gardens. They were well planned and fun to take a quick stroll through/around. As to pricing, I labeled this as moderate, but really I think it just depends on what plant, planter, garden art, etc., you're looking for--the prices seem reasonable to me. One lady there suggested I subscribe to their newsletter to find out about upcoming events. I definitely want to go again, if for nothing else than to walk down the paths to see the blooming flowers.

Overall I like Family Tree Nursery. The parking lot at this location is a good size, you can enjoy…read morea cup of coffee at Cafe Equinox, and their greenhouse is so fun to explore. This spot has decent square footage, maybe similar in scope or a bit bigger on the inside than the Joco Suburban. There is a good variety of succulents and indoor plants to add to your collection. For me, the greenhouse is the best part - it's huge, and I love seeing all of the cacti they have available. I sometimes notice some religious undertones where which feels odd, but everyone is nice and it's a fun spot to spend a dreary day when you need a pick me up.

Fun small town atmosphere, very picturesque and best of all, this is the place to be if you want…read morethe full fall Midwest experience! Yes on the cider donuts, yes on the hot cider, yes on the pumpkin selection. The price point is just right and everyone is super nice and helpful! Very family friendly which is my favorite

Our whole family loves the Red Barn Ranch! It is picturesque and is fun for the whole family…read more Everyone that works there is so happy and grateful. You know when they say thank you that they mean it which warms your soul.