Hurricane Katrina: Before the Storm. The tropical depression that became Hurricane Katrina formed over the Bahamas on August 23, 2005, and meteorologists were soon able to warn people in the Gulf Coast states that a major storm was on its way. By August 28, evacuations were underway across the region.
True firs are defined as all species of the genus Abies. About 50 true fir (Abies) species are scattered around the globe. Six are native to the Pacific Northwest, and three (noble, grand, and Shasta red) comprise the bulk of the commercial true fir Christmas tree harvest in the region. True firs comprise just over 35% of the Christmas tree
The timeless Christmas tradition of selecting a Christmas tree comes alive at the Country Barn Farm Market. Bundle up and trek through the tree farm to select and harvest your own Christmas tree! We offer a wide selection of tree choices â including Douglas Fir, Fraser Fir, Canaan Fir, Concolor Fir and Norway Spruce. Choose from the area's largest selection of Christmas trees in various shapes and sizes, from five-foot to seventeen-foot tall! Learn more about the kinds of trees we grow below.