Farming This Land Since 1769
Over 200 years of farming history can be found here in Easton at Maple Row Farm. Meanwhile we use the latest technology and follow closely the trends of today’s industries. Our Signature Christmas Trees have been grown here on the farm since being started as a 4-H project by the late Sherwood Edwards in the 1920’s. His son Jim and grandsons Scott and David have been lifelong farmers starting under Sherwood’s instruction.
Jim Edwards expanded the holiday crop by planting much of the farm and we owe a great deal of thanks to him for his foresight in establishing this ten year crop. Dave took firewood, a traditional side product of the farm, and modernized the cutting and splitting process to produce a quality product at a reasonable price. Another side product of the farm was mulch. Scott has spent the last ten years enhancing the Grower’s Choice Mulch Line through innovation and ingenuity. The farm has the finest locally produced products as well as a full line of bagged soils, grass seed, fertilizers, and more.
All of our products can be purchased at our farm’s store located at 227 Stepney Road. Whether it’s for your yard or in search of the perfect holiday tradition we look forward to seeing you and look forward to another 200 years!
Meet Our Farming Professionals
Scott Edwards
Scott grew up on the farm, caring for Christmas Trees from an early age. With a particular eye on quality and efficiency he oversees and assists in the entire farm operation.
David Edwards
Dave grew up on the farm where he lives. Dave is responsible for the care and cultivation of Maple Row Farm’s Signature Christmas Trees.
Tom Donnelly
Tom is responsible for the daily operation of the landscape shop and our Christmas tree sales. He is Connecticut Nursery and Landscaping certified.
Iain Dunk
Iain leads in the production of our Grower’s Choice Mulch. He is also trained in automotive repair and is tasked with the maintenance and repair of most of the farm’s machinery.
Katelynn Mazur
Katelynn leads our team in customer service taking and scheduling orders. She is well versed on all of our product lines and can answer most farm questions.
Tyler Verissimo
Well versed on our landscape products, Tyler can usually be found in the yard loading the products you need. He also gets a bit of time in out in the fields assisting with the Christmas Tree growing and harvesting activities.
Jim Edwards
Jim saw the future of the farm was in Christmas Trees and began the planting of thousands of trees in the 1970’s. These days he is doing his best to take it easy and enjoy life.
The Holiday Crew
Many others help out in our busier seasons. With hundreds of years of combined experience Christmas working at the farm becomes as much of a tradition as cutting a tree.
New England Traditions
Meet Our Oxen
Here in New England, oxen were originally used prior to the farm’s first tractor in the 1930’s. They certainly aren’t fast, and they don’t do a lot of work on the farm anymore; however, they are trained to pull up to 5,000 pounds. The farm currently has two teams of oxen: Pete & Mike and Bill & Joe who live more gentle lives than their hardworking ancestors. We are proud of this small piece of our heritage that we have been able to keep alive. Be sure not to miss them when you visit the farm!
Testimonials
What People Are Saying
About Maple Row Farm
“Maple Row is really wonderful. Thank you for making our delivery pleasant and most of all hassle free!”
