August 13: Mid August is usually an in-between time on the orchard. But this year, we have several late summer peaks to pique your interest!
We knew that it was going to be a tough tree fruit year, so we did what all good farmers do in time of need: pivot. We planted a VERY large field of cantaloupes and watermelon, and yes, this is peak season for them! To celebrate our bounty (and help us move some stock) we are offering our fresh cantaloupes at the super price of 2 for $6. We tried the first watermelon this evening and they are ready to pick and should be in the market Saturday.
The other “peak” of the season is flowers. Pick-your-own in our fields of zinnias, celosia, and other bouquet flowers for just $8 per bouquet. Or roam & pick in our sunflower field (50 cents per sunflower stem) which should be hitting its peak on Saturday.
Blackberry picking is still good and pickers are coming back with full boxes. But the season typically ends soon, so don’t wait to pick your blackberries.
Red raspberries are still growing for the fall season, but we do have some golden raspberries ready to pick. Pro tip: If you are down at the blackberries, the golds are in rows 3-8.
We are happy to announce that we WILL have pick-your-own gala apples this year. This was the only block of trees on the farm that largely escaped the freeze and the picking will be very good. We MAY start picking Saturday 8/22, but 8/29 is a sure bet. We hope to pick for three weekends, but those will likely be the only three weekends of PYO apples this year because of the April freeze.
ALL LOCAL vegetables in our market this week
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some of the best quality fruit you'll find anywhere in the country, as well as local
produce, jams, jellies, flowers, and canned goods. The orchard is open for pick-your-own strawberries, raspberries, pumpkins, cherries, blueberries, and apples.
Our website is updated weekly and is the best way to stay informed of the season.