Author Archives: Indian Creek Farm

Hello, all. Great time of year. Won’t you help us celebrate Mutsu season? The giant Mutsu apple famously appears in this postmodern still life by the artist Lila McBalto. The plastic diver holds real strands from a Japanese silkworm. The … Continue reading →

When we found him in the orchard, we gave him a name and plopped him in a crate. Like any good apple. But Henry Quinn Underwood didn’t much like that. We showed him a giant squash; but, he stayed in … Continue reading →

Dear friends of the farm… Happy Autumnal Equinox! Today is the first day of fall, and the crops are right on time. Last week you picked the farm clean of McIntosh apples and made a real dent in the Cortlands. … Continue reading →

It’s time, everybody — APPLE TIME! The Cortlands and McIntoshes are ready for picking, while fresh-pressed Orchard Ambrosia is in the jug. Wander around the Vintage Orchard and you will see trees marked with ribbons. Orange means, “Pick me, I’m … Continue reading →

Warning, friends — This crop alert contains the f-word (“fall”) and other curses like “end-of-season.” But don’t panic, it is still summer here on the farm! Let’s get down to business. Time for an end-of-season sale on peaches. Everybody cries … Continue reading →

Hello, farm fans. If you saw the Peachy Wheel of Plenty, you know that peach season at Indian Creek has been bustling for over a month. But did you know that this year’s peaches are as big as a Bergamasco … Continue reading →

Now through Sunday — Pick a peck of tomatoes and get a free quarter-pound of basil in the patch by the farm stand! Celebrate summer with this classic pairing of red and green. Many a happy evening has begun with … Continue reading →

Friends of the farm — a happy, healthy August to you all. August is the month when lots of crops are really kicking. And that means picking! So this week’s crop alert is good chance to remind you of our … Continue reading →

Helloooo, farmies! Here’s your crop update for August 12, 2011… You can pick your own peaches, cukes, zukes, eggplant, peppers, herbs, and flowers. Plus there’s much more at the farm stand, including potatoes, tomatoes, garlic, onions, blueberries, and canteloupe. Must … Continue reading →

Legend tells us that in the misty hills beyond time… Where morning dew chills the eggplant blossoms… And the fruits seem to quietly slumber… ( …drumroll, please… ) Eggplantapalooza rages on!!! Lady EggEgg, Robert Plant, and other dreamy aubergines get … Continue reading →