Happy holidays! With Thanksgiving officially behind us, here at the Riggs’ household, we’ve already jumped right into holiday mode! To kick things off, we headed over to Greenstreet Gardens to choose our Christmas tree. We had such a great experience, I wanted to pop in today to share some of the perks of choosing a tree at one of the three Greenstreet garden centers here in the D.C. area. Family-owned and locally grown, Greenstreet Gardens is a wonderful small business to support during the holiday season. If you’re looking for a place with Christmas tree farm vibes and a knowledgeable staff, see below for details.
Picking Out the Perfect Christmas Tree with Greenstreet Gardens
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Where is It Located?
Greenstreet Gardens has three convenient locations within the DC metro area.
Alexandria, Virginia
About a 10–15-minute drive from the center of historic Old Town Alexandria, their Alexandria, Virginia location is also their closest to the city (this is the location we visit).
Belle Haven, Virginia
Their newest garden center located right off of Richmond Highway in the Alexandria suburbs.
Lothian, Maryland
Their flagship location, about 50 minutes from Annapolis and an hour from Baltimore, it’s the most rural of the three locations; a great place to go if you want to escape the city!
Why Greenstreet Gardens?
There’s Something for Everyone
We have a very narrow row home and were concerned a standard size tree wouldn’t fit quite right in our space. After many years of apartment hopping and living with small tabletop trees, we wanted something as close to full size as possible. Greenstreet had that perfect hard to find size for our narrow room. If you’re on the hunt for a unique size, you might have great luck at Greenstreet.
High Quality
You’ll notice the difference in quality and the wide variety of selection the second you walk through the door. They offer trees, wreaths, garland, garden decor & more. As I wonder all around historic Old Town and see all the beautiful gardens, I notice much of what I see and am drawn to is offered at Greenstreet.
Great Service
If you’re after easy experience, Greenstreet is for you. They’ll trim, wrap and help you tie your tree to your car. For an additional small fee, they will also attach a tree stand to your tree.
A Special Experience
When considering where to go, I was searching for a place near me that felt like a magical Christmas tree farm. Living close to the city, that can be hard to find. Greenstreet offered that special experience and has a really great community feel. During the holidays, they turn their garden center into a winter wonderland and even offer special events.
Btw, if you’re also looking for new ornaments for your tree, you might like this post too: Magical Ornaments for Your Tree.