Ayers' Johnson City farm overlooks the mountains of North Carolina.
02/07
Christmas trees take anywhere from 8 to 12 years to mature. These shorter trees have a ways to go.
03/07
Several of the Tennessee governors' Christmas trees have come from Ayers' farm. He said they used to get the trees for free -- but not anymore!
04/07
This tree is almost ready for harvest.
05/07
A tiny, winged visitor tours Ayers' farm.
06/07
Ayers has been in the tree farming business for decades -- and he's helped prepare thousands of these tiny seedlings.
07/07
"I [know] parents that brought their kids here, and the parent may have passed or may not be here, but them kids want one. And remember where they used to get them," Ayers said.
