There are three chances to visit our farm during delicious apple season with the emergence of early-season apples, mid-season apples, and late-season apples. Apple season is categorized into three parts to distinguish the many varieties of growing periods, early season, mid-season, and late season. The category names mean just that, early season apples are the …
It’s the season for pumpkins and spice and everything nice and as farmers, we just love seeing the magnificent pumpkin receive well-deserved recognition. We believe that nature provides all of the nutrients our body needs by eating in harmony with the seasons and consuming pumpkin now is no exception. Pumpkin contains vitamins C, E, iron, …
If you were to ask anyone about the term sustainability, you would learn that it can mean a variety of different things to different people. Sustainability in farming takes up an important space in the conservation as it contends with feeding people healthy and nutritious food now and into the future. Soil, water, and air …
You Knead To Eat. There is something about being outside in the fresh air on a farm that brings out the hunger in people. Maybe it’s the fun pick-your-own activities, the fresh vegetables and fruits in their natural habitat, or spending time outdoors in the beautiful scenery that stimulates appetites like no other. Folks are …
When is it time to pick apples? Apples are in season from August through November here in the Northwest part of New Jersey. It’s time to pick apples by examining the fruit in the orchard, checking for size and color, and performing a field sample (tasting an apple). Our production team is expert at growing …
Fall is an exciting time to visit our farm when leaves start to turn and the warmer days turn into cooler nights. We are truly a farm for all seasons and you can come back and make a fresh discovery every time you visit. You can expect to find our late summer harvest during the …
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 …
Sunflowers have a long history tied back to Native Americans who grew sunflowers for flour, food, and oil. Belonging to the family of plants called Asters, sunflowers are annuals, around for one growing season, however, will reseed themselves plentifully. The sunflower is considered the world’s largest flower with average plants reaching over 5 feet tall …
We are sustainable growers of over 250 varieties of fruits and vegetables and believe that qualifies us as experts in “our field”, chuckle. We all know the benefits of adding more fruits and vegetables into our daily diet and now we are giving you even more reasons to make this happen! In honor of our …
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 …
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 …
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 …
