April brings with it a sense of renewal—trees begin to bud, the soil warms, and the quiet stillness of winter shifts into the hum of a new growing season. At the farm, we are in harmony with nature, and the signs of life emerging all around us bring fresh purpose. Our team has been busy tilling the soil and planting early crops, preparing for the abundance that spring promises.
But Mother Nature, as always, keeps us on our toes.
Staying One Step Ahead of the Weather
This week brought a dramatic swing in overnight temperatures, and our farm production team jumped into action to protect our most tender crops. Delicate blossoms on apricots, plums, pears, and apples are especially vulnerable to cold injury during these transitional weeks. To guard against frost damage, we activated our smudge pots in the apricot orchards and used orchard fans to circulate air and prevent frost from settling on blossoms in the apple and plum orchards.
We even brought in the big guns—our Frost Buster (aka Frost Dragon)—a powerful tool we added to our frost protection arsenal last season. It played a key role in safeguarding emerging buds. For our strawberry fields, our team carefully double-covered the plants with protective fabric to keep the soil warmth close and shield the new growth from overnight chill.
Thanks to the experience and quick thinking of our production managers, these protective steps ensured that what blooms now will become the fruit that feeds families later this year.
If you’re tending to a garden at home, now’s the time to bring tender plants inside on cold nights or provide them with extra cover. A little effort now goes a long way in protecting your spring garden.
Celebrate Spring Holidays with Farm Fresh Inspiration
Spring holidays like Easter and Passover offer perfect opportunities to gather with loved ones and share something homemade and meaningful. Whether you’re celebrating tradition or creating new ones, we invite you to bring farm freshness to your table with these seasonal favorites from our Recipe Deck:
Naturally Dyed Eggs – A Fun & Eco-Friendly Family Activity
Our culinary and educational specialist, Miss Jenn, shares how to use simple ingredients like beets, red cabbage, onion skins, turmeric, and coffee to create a rainbow of natural egg dyes.
Color ideas:
- Yellow/Gold: Turmeric
- Blue/Teal/Grey: Red cabbage
- Pink/Bright Pink: Beets
- Orange/Burnt Orange: Yellow onion skins
- Brown/Dark Brown: Coffee
- Reddish Brown: Red onion skins
Tip: Use rubber bands, lace, flowers, or cheesecloth for unique designs. Soak eggs for 3 hours for soft hues or overnight for vibrant tones.
Potato Kugel & Orange Honey Glazed Carrots
Kugel is a baked casserole rooted in Jewish tradition, often enjoyed during Passover staple for Passover, especially with its dairy-free and flour-free variations, as noodles and sweets are avoided during the holiday. It can be made savory with potatoes or sweet with fruit and spices. Miss Jenn’s potato kugel features Alstede Fresh potatoes, farm eggs, onions, and chives—perfect as a side or hearty main dish.
For a sweet twist, skip the chives and add vanilla, cinnamon, honey, and apples or raisins for a more take on a classic dish. Pair it with Miss Jenn’s Orange Honey Glazed Carrots—a bright, simple side that perfectly complements the kugel for a full farm-to-fork experience.
Try the Kugel Recipe
Make the Glazed Carrots
Make a Cute Bunny Dessert!
Add a little fun to your Easter table with this adorable bunny-themed dessert—easy, festive, and kid-friendly!
👉 Get the Bunny Dessert Recipe
From our blooming fields to your holiday table, we wish you a season full of growth, joy, and togetherness. Thank you for being part of our farm family.
