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99¢ U-Pick Peaches, $3 Lavish Lillies, and a $4 Pesto Power Pack.
DEAR FARMKETEERS: The Golden Rule has been stated so many different ways. In farm country, we say, “Do unto peaches as you would have people do unto you.” That means treat every peach with dignity—even the humble, early specimens that … Continue reading
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Summer Fruits and Vegetables Go Swinging into August; Lots to Pick and Find at Stand.
A SUDDEN SQUALL hit the farm this week. All the customers went scampering off. A few sneaky fruits and vegetables seized the moment to give the new porch swing a whirl. You can swing, too. There are 3 swings at … Continue reading
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Now Picking — Peaches, Apples, Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Raspberries and More.
THE MOST AMAZING FAMILY came to the farm this week: four persons in all, and each one picked 2 PECKS of vegetables. More fiber than a freighter full of Twinkies. Go, kids! August brings the first true sense of bounty. … Continue reading
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New This Week — First Apples, Eggplant Sale, Pepper Picking, and a Stumphenge Mystery.
IF YOUR REPUBLICAN FRIEND SAID, “I just picked ripe apples in July,” wouldn’t you jump on your soapbox and spout your climate change harangue? Wouldn’t you give them the business? Just this once you can give it a rest. Come … Continue reading
Pick Your Own Veggies, Berries, and Herbs, and Shop at the Freshly Stocked Farm Stand.
DEAR ‘CREEKERS, the farm stand is officially open! We will be staffed and stocked for the rest of the season—7 days a week. Vegetable picking begins today, so help us ring in the summer! Our Juilliard-trained, free-range bird will get … Continue reading
A New Raspberry Field, and the First Vegetables of the Season.
WELL, GOSH, you have all been very patient. It is summer and the weather is primo and you are being gracious about our quiet start. So far, no tantrums or farmer-bashing. Good stuff is coming soon. You can find light … Continue reading
Crossing Bartlett Bridge: Last Call for Peaches and Pears!
IT IS A JOURNEY that we take every year—from Peachtown to Appleville across Bartlett Pear Bridge. While peach season is winding down and apple season is warming up, a humble little pear crop gives us something to go on. Yes, … Continue reading
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Peach Pickers Needed Now!
THE FARM STAND is a no-holds-barred Battle Royale right now. It is standing room only and every piece of produce is fighting for your attention. Andre the Giant Eggplant has Husk Hogan lifted high for a body slam. Fans are … Continue reading
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How to Pick an Apple, and Something Kind of Amazing.
IN A SURPRISE MOVE that rattled stakeholders, the Tomato Council declined to issue a press release with details on the tardy tomato crop. “No comment,” said Cherry Roma, VP for Heirloom Compliance. Roma had previously gone on record saying, “You … Continue reading
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Peach Pecks, Mystery Apples, and Summer’s First Cider.
THE SLOW FOOD MOVEMENT is based on a fallacy—that farming happens slowly. Sure, there are months of waiting for the crops, when you don’t know whether to scratch your watch or wind your butt. Then… Bam! You gotta lotta food … Continue reading
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