Pre-Order Your Fresh Christmas Wreath Now — Here's Why It Matters

It's still September, and the woods behind the farm are green. Talking about Christmas wreaths feels a little early, and we know it. But every year we hear from someone in the middle of December who waited, went to order, and found we were sold-out of their chosen design. If you're wondering whether a pre-order Christmas wreath is worth thinking about this early, here's our honest answer, from a family business that has watched the same thing happen for nearly 40 years.

Why September Isn't Too Early

A fresh wreath isn't like a box of ornaments that sits on a shelf until someone needs it. Ours are made to order, from balsam cut fresh, and the number we can make in a season depends on how much balsam our crew can harvest and how many wreaths our hands can tie. 

Every season, our fresh wreaths sell out. We'd love to tell you we could simply make more, but we'd rather keep making them the way we always have. A pre-ordered Christmas wreath is simply a spot held in that line while there's still plenty of room, and that's really all it comes down to. We'd rather explain how it works plainly than leave you guessing in December.

Where the Limit Comes From

Our balsam is harvested by hand, and we take only the last 18 inches of each bough so the trees stay healthy for the years ahead. Nothing is imported, and nothing is rushed. It's slow, hard work, and it's the reason a Harbor Farm wreath smells the way it does when the box opens.

Then the wreaths are tied by hand, one at a time, by a seasonal crew that comes together each fall. Each one is inspected for quality before it goes into our signature red gift box. If you're curious about the process, you can read how a Harbor Farm wreath is made by hand. We could go faster, or use synthetic materials to gain quantity, but the wreath wouldn't be the same, and that's not a trade we're willing to make.

What Ordering Early Gets You

The plainest benefit is timing. An early order guarantees your wreath arrives in the first week of December, which is when most people want it: in time to hang on the door, fill the entryway with that clean balsam scent, and enjoy it for the whole season. A fresh wreath, cared for properly, holds up well into the new year, so there's no reason to wait for the last minute to start. A little misting every few days, and a spot out of direct sun and heat, is all it needs.

A pre-order Christmas wreath also takes a task off your list. If you're sending wreaths as gifts, you can choose your recipients, add a personal greeting, and be finished while everyone else is still making plans. Your family, your clients, or your neighbor down the road will get a box that feels like a real gift, and you won't be watching the calendar in mid-December wondering if it will make it.

And if you'd rather keep one for yourself, this is the time to do it. Many of our most loyal customers started by sending wreaths to other people, then added one for their own door once they saw how much everyone loved it.

Pre-Order Christmas Wreath: Quick Answers

Do fresh Christmas wreaths really sell out?

Yes. Harbor Farm wreaths sell out every season, because each one is handcrafted to order from balsam that is harvested by hand in limited quantities. Placing your order early keeps you well ahead of that.

When should I pre-order a Christmas wreath?

As soon as you know you want one. An early order guarantees your Harbor Farm wreath arrives in the first week of December, in time to hang on the door for the whole season.

Can I pre-order a wreath as a gift for someone else?

Yes. Every wreath ships farm-to-door in our signature red gift box, and you can add a personal greeting, so it arrives feeling like a real gift.

How long does a fresh balsam wreath last?

With a little misting every few days and a spot out of direct sun and heat, a fresh balsam wreath holds its color and fragrance well into the new year. Customers in Florida tell us theirs have lasted into February.

What if I'm not happy with my wreath?

Every Harbor Farm wreath comes with our 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Ready When You Are

If you've been meaning to order your wreath early, consider this a friendly nudge and nothing more. There's no trick here and no countdown clock. We just don't want you to miss out on a wreath that was cut, crafted, and boxed with care for your door.

You can browse Harbor Farm's fresh balsam wreaths and place your pre-order here. Every wreath comes with our 100% satisfaction guarantee, from our family to yours.