Saturday, December 15, 2012
Rafaela Dominguez knows her customers and creates decorations that keep them coming back year after year.
Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas, especially with the intricate, custom wreaths made by Cedar Grove Garden Center sprouting up around town. Rafaela Dominguez of Haledon has been tirelessly creating wreaths, arches and Christmas trees of all sizes since their busy season picked up after Thanksgiving. Dominguez has worked at Cedar Grove Garden Center for 11 years and knows just what her long-time customers are looking for. “I love to do this,” she said. “I start with something in mind but you never know what its going to look like in the end.” Dominguez's colleagues call her creative and clever and her customers keep coming back because they are thrilled with the wreaths they get every year. She keeps a file and a picture of every …
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Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Cutting your own Christmas Tree can provide a lifetime of family memories.
There are two types of Christmas tree people: those who prefer to buy at garden centers and local stands, and those who like the adventure of cutting their own. If you are a "cut-your-own" type of person, or think you might be if given a saw and permission, here are the tried and true places in New Jersey where you can release your inner-yuletide lumberjack. Rest assured. Almost all cut-your-own Christmas tree farms will cut them for you. Advice: bring gardening gloves to wear because the needles will pinch, and remember that most farms accept cash only. Dixiedale Farms: Family owned and operated since 1911, Dixiedale farms is a short ride from Bergen County. Dixiedale never disappoints. The town of Chester is also a great place to grab …
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Still looking for that perfect Christmas tree? Patch has you covered!
Christmas is still a few weeks away but trees can be seen peeking through windows around Verona and Cedar Grove. Both townships have lit up their trees. Is yours up yet? If you are still sans-tree, here are some local places to pick one up. Or perhaps you prefer a drive to the country to cut your own? If you have a favorite place to get a tree, share it in the comments. Pre-Cut, Close and Convenient Cedar Grove Garden Center, located at 1201 has a large selection of Christmas trees, just waiting to brighten up a home. The garden center also offers some fabulous custom made wreaths. They are open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. “Come to Cedar Grove Garden Center to enjoy one stop shopping, …
