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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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5,000 Redheads Can’t Be Wrong; Come Get Fresh Raspberries, Flowers, Cukes, and Zukes.
DEAR FARMILY MEMBERS: You can find the new farm booklet at the stand. Please take a copy. The pumpkin-haired strawberry-ginger on the cover, acting as official mascot of the 2015 season, urges you to study the map inside. Many of … Continue reading
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We Hold These Fruits to Be Self-Evident; Raspberry Picking; and, Summer Squash.
WE HOLD THESE FRUITS to be self evident, that all berries are NOT created equal. Fresh off the vine is WAY better than boxed in plastic at the supermarket! Just ask this platoon of pickers. They found gobs of perfect … 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
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
A Profusion of Pickable Apples, and Particulars on the Pigs Party.
THE VEGETABLES ARE PANICKING. They know it is time for the apples to shine, and they don’t want to be left on the vine. So, they’ve been photobombing. Just to say, “We’re still here.” You can’t get an apple picture … Continue reading
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