A Slice of Summer

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A Slice of Summer

A Slice of Summer

It’s Melon season on our farm right now from the beginning of August through October (weather-dependent). We farm over four acres of melons growing seven different varieties including red and yellow seedless watermelon, red and yellow seeded watermelon, muskmelon (AKA cantaloupe), honeydew melon, and canary melon. Belonging to the Cucurbits (Gourd family) these plants need… Read More »

It’s Melon season on our farm right now from the beginning of August through October (weather-dependent). We farm over four acres of melons growing seven different varieties including red and yellow seedless watermelon, red and yellow seeded watermelon, muskmelon (AKA cantaloupe), honeydew melon, and canary melon. Belonging to the Cucurbits (Gourd family) these plants need… Read More »

Summer Harvest Time

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Summer Harvest Time

Summer Harvest Time

Summertime is a time of fresh produce coming from the fields every day. Most people can recount a special summertime memory that involves the joys of fresh tomatoes, or peaches! Canning or preserving with grandma, growing your own, or visiting a local farm to pick your own! Summer is a great time to eat well… Read More »

Summertime is a time of fresh produce coming from the fields every day. Most people can recount a special summertime memory that involves the joys of fresh tomatoes, or peaches! Canning or preserving with grandma, growing your own, or visiting a local farm to pick your own! Summer is a great time to eat well… Read More »

Sweet Summertime

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Sweet Summertime

Sweet Summertime

Sweet corn is synonymous with summer and for good reason. The bright yellow color is a summer icon and can be found at outdoor gatherings, county fairs, and family BBQ’s throughout the nation.  Served all summer long it becomes a main ingredient staple for summer dishes from appetizers to dessert!  Sweet corn, also known as… Read More »

Sweet corn is synonymous with summer and for good reason. The bright yellow color is a summer icon and can be found at outdoor gatherings, county fairs, and family BBQ’s throughout the nation.  Served all summer long it becomes a main ingredient staple for summer dishes from appetizers to dessert!  Sweet corn, also known as… Read More »

Muffin but Love for Breakfast

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Muffin but Love for Breakfast

Muffin but Love for Breakfast

The early bird gets the bacon in our eyes. Rise and shine to breakfast and brunch time on our farm. Have you visited us during one of our delicious breakfasts or brunches? Starting the day off on the farm with a hearty breakfast is a great way to begin your day’s adventure. Our breakfasts are… Read More »

The early bird gets the bacon in our eyes. Rise and shine to breakfast and brunch time on our farm. Have you visited us during one of our delicious breakfasts or brunches? Starting the day off on the farm with a hearty breakfast is a great way to begin your day’s adventure. Our breakfasts are… Read More »

Outside the Box Events

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Outside the Box Events

Outside the Box Events

Bringing the Farm to the Table Count on us to plan a corporate event like no other! Our unique views and special activities make team outings a breeze, including picking your own fruits and vegetables, tractor-drawn wagon rides, or campfires. You and your colleagues will love how easy it is to enjoy a day out… Read More »

Bringing the Farm to the Table Count on us to plan a corporate event like no other! Our unique views and special activities make team outings a breeze, including picking your own fruits and vegetables, tractor-drawn wagon rides, or campfires. You and your colleagues will love how easy it is to enjoy a day out… Read More »

Egg-cellent Fun

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Egg-cellent Fun

Egg-cellent Fun

Sustainably Focused Head into the holiday with sustainability in mind with these tips for naturally dyeing eggs and  re-inventing leftover hard-boiled eggs. Our culinary and educational specialist has thought of everything so you can relax and enjoy time with your family. Dying Eggs is a fun way to spend some time creating something unique and… Read More »

Sustainably Focused Head into the holiday with sustainability in mind with these tips for naturally dyeing eggs and  re-inventing leftover hard-boiled eggs. Our culinary and educational specialist has thought of everything so you can relax and enjoy time with your family. Dying Eggs is a fun way to spend some time creating something unique and… Read More »

Stretch Your Meal Budget

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Stretch Your Meal Budget

Stretch Your Meal Budget

Rising food prices have everyone thinking of creative ways to stretch their meal budget. One of the easiest ways to start saving on your grocery bill is by purchasing locally and in-season. Foods that are grown locally are fresher and retain more nutrients, they also taste better, as they are picked and consumed nearby the… Read More »

Rising food prices have everyone thinking of creative ways to stretch their meal budget. One of the easiest ways to start saving on your grocery bill is by purchasing locally and in-season. Foods that are grown locally are fresher and retain more nutrients, they also taste better, as they are picked and consumed nearby the… Read More »

The 12 Days of Christmas

The 12 Days of Christmas

The 12 Days of Christmas

The 12 Days of Christmas

The Twelve Days of Christmas We’re kicking off the 12 days of Christmas here in our Chester farm store! Visit us during these days for these holiday in-store specials: Monday 12/12 - Black Brass Coffee - Buy 1, Get 1 Free Tuesday 12/13 - $2 off baked muffins Wednesday 12/14 - Apple Cider Sale (… Read More »
The Twelve Days of Christmas We’re kicking off the 12 days of Christmas here in our Chester farm store! Visit us during these days for these holiday in-store specials: Monday 12/12 - Black Brass Coffee - Buy 1, Get 1 Free Tuesday 12/13 - $2 off baked muffins Wednesday 12/14 - Apple Cider Sale (… Read More »

Keep Calm and Carrot On

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Keep Calm and Carrot On

Keep Calm and Carrot On

Carrots and parsnips are cool-season, root veggies that we plant in early spring and fall. Carrots that have been planted in spring will be available typically from June through November and then longer with cold storage. Parsnips are available, typically, in April & May and then again in October through December.  Root vegetables are low… Read More »

Carrots and parsnips are cool-season, root veggies that we plant in early spring and fall. Carrots that have been planted in spring will be available typically from June through November and then longer with cold storage. Parsnips are available, typically, in April & May and then again in October through December.  Root vegetables are low… Read More »

Pump’ed Up!

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Pump’ed Up!

Pump’ed Up!

Pumpkins are synonymous with autumn and they are more than just a feast for your eyes. Pumpkins are an extraordinary healthy food that is so versatile and nutritious. Central to fall celebrations, you can consume so much of the plant including the flowers, the flesh, the seeds, and the leaves. Commonly harvested around October, they… Read More »

Pumpkins are synonymous with autumn and they are more than just a feast for your eyes. Pumpkins are an extraordinary healthy food that is so versatile and nutritious. Central to fall celebrations, you can consume so much of the plant including the flowers, the flesh, the seeds, and the leaves. Commonly harvested around October, they… Read More »

Gone Tomato!

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Gone Tomato!

Gone Tomato!

Tomatoes are the fruit of the tomato plant. They are botanically classified as a fruit since they contain seeds and grow from a flowering plant, however, they are more commonly known as a vegetable to most people.  The first tomatoes that are said to come to Europe were yellow varieties, therefore, the Italian word “Pomodoro”… Read More »

Tomatoes are the fruit of the tomato plant. They are botanically classified as a fruit since they contain seeds and grow from a flowering plant, however, they are more commonly known as a vegetable to most people.  The first tomatoes that are said to come to Europe were yellow varieties, therefore, the Italian word “Pomodoro”… Read More »

Appley Ever After

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Appley Ever After

Appley Ever After

Late summer and early fall brings one of the most iconic and beloved fruits of the season, apples! With over 50 different varieties, we have an apple flavor and profile to please everyone. Maybe you would prefer sweet mild Galas over a sharp tart Granny Smith, a zesty Winesap over a juicy McIntosh, now is… Read More »

Late summer and early fall brings one of the most iconic and beloved fruits of the season, apples! With over 50 different varieties, we have an apple flavor and profile to please everyone. Maybe you would prefer sweet mild Galas over a sharp tart Granny Smith, a zesty Winesap over a juicy McIntosh, now is… Read More »