I started this blog, in part, to share what it is like to run an orchard and farm market. I was an elementary school teacher for 12 years before I married Chris and joined the family business. I did not really know what I was getting into! Running this orchard takes A LOT of hard […]
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Jan
Jan
Hello Everyone! I am setting a goal for myself to send out a newsletter every week this year! Yes, I know…setting high standards for 2021. We will see how this goes come June! But for now, I would love to keep in touch and let you know what is going on at our farm. The […]
10
Jan
Jan
Hi everyone! I am trying out this blogging thing! Bear with me as I don’t really know what I am doing. I am going to try to make it look pretty, provide information and maybe make you laugh once or twice. Let’s see how this goes! We lead very busy lives running a farm and […]
07
Jan
Jan
So, we are a week into 2021! How is everyone feeling? I feel about the same! I was recently thinking about how people might wonder what farmers do during the “off-season.” I had no idea before I started working with Chris. Turns out, there is a lot to do! As they say, there is no rest […]
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Nov
Nov
Happy Thanksgiving! It’s been an interesting and challenging year. We want to express our sincere gratitude for your support of our little orchard and family business. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. This is a quick reminder that we will be CLOSED tomorrow and Friday (11/26 & 11/27). We will reopen on Saturday, 28 […]
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Sep
Sep
Hello all! Hello Fall! This season brings all sorts of goodies along with cool weather: pumpkins, apple picking, cider, and my personal favorite, caramel apples. We typically sell out of these delightful treats by the end of each day, but if I am lucky, I get to take one home. 🙂 Abbie won’t eat them […]
12
Sep
Sep
Well, hello again! It’s Amanda. Fall has arrived! I know because for the first few days of cooler weather, I always forget my sweatshirt! I, myself, am excited about the cooler weather and the approach of autumn. As we say goodbye to summer and the peaches, don’t be sad…we get to say hello to […]
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Aug
Aug
Hi everyone, It’s Amanda again! Abbie tried to pick peaches with Dada today, but they were a little too high! She still had a good time running in the orchard and stepping on all the “ucky” peaches on the ground. I have some really sad news for all you peach lovers out there. We only have a […]
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Aug
Aug
Hi everyone, It’s Amanda again! So, what have the peaches been up to? How are all the melons getting along with one another? Are the plums and the nectarines here yet? What are Abbie’s latest words? Ok, maybe not the last one. But, all these questions and more will be covered in the next few […]