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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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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
Raspberries In, Strawberries Out, and the Secret of the Crop Alerts.
DEAR FARM FAITHFUL, it is time to let you in on a secret. As you know, we send out these weekly Crop Alerts to give you first crack at the best stuff. And if you have been reading since the … Continue reading
Our Inspiring Underdog of a Strawberry Patch Has Outlasted the Spanish World Cup Team.
DEAR FARM FANS, these strawberry fields are not forever. They get picked clean before noon each day. Indeed the crop is thin, but it has lasted deeper into June than the reigning soccer champs, and lucky pickers have been surprised … Continue reading
Plant Your Own Backyard Orchard with Trees from Our Sister.
DID YOU KNOW that Indian Creek Farm has a sister? A sister business. Her name is Cummins Nursery. She is… us! Wearing our Cummins Nursery hats, we grow the fruit trees that get planted here on the farm—and all around … Continue reading
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$50 Booty, 50 Years Fruity, and the Story of Two Appleseeds.
SINCE THE 1890s, fruit breeders up in Geneva, New York, have been tirelessly studying apples. These days, Cornell scientists there operate the most extensive apple-breeding program in North America. The science has exploded over the years, but the geniuses of … Continue reading
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Breaking New Ground this Winter, and Apple Cider in the Polar Vortex.
WITH A NAME like Polar Vortex, it’s gotta be cold. But with a name like Tundra, you just know she loves it. Yes, the old girl knows how to handle winter: she lounges around on the cold hard ground. As … Continue reading
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Winter Things to Do… Ideas from You… and the Year in Review.
HAPPY NEW YEAR, ‘CREEKERS. It has been cold and quiet here in Appleville. We are still open, believe it or not. If you want to help us make good use of the slow times, there are a few easy things … Continue reading
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Fresh Local Fruits and Vegetables at Indian Creek Farm.
YOU CAN STOP at the farm stand every day and pick your own crops from June through December. You can sign up free to get weekly crop updates so you don’t miss your favorites.
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