Balsam Fir

close-up of balsam fir needles

Balsam Fir Tip Gathering: Fact sheet on gathering balsam fir brush for wreaths.
Growing a Continuous Supply of Balsam Fir Wreath Brush: Fact sheet discusses soils, weeding, thinning, fertilizing, pests, and harvesting.
Making Balsam Fir Wreaths: Fact sheet includes diagrams and materials list.
Farmer Skill and Knowledge Checklist: Wreath, Garland, and Centerpiece-Makers: This bulletin is designed to identify specific skills or knowledge in areas such as pre-season preparations, pests, harvest, design, and marketing, with the goal of improving business profitability.

This work is/was supported by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, RREA project 228285.