Our recent Fall planted raspberry brambles received some new trellising this Winter. The trellis system consists of sturdy 4-5 ft. tall posts with various horizontal wires for support. The wires function as load-bearing and cane-positioning wires meaning supporting the plant and the weight of the overall trellis. Trellises are anchored to the ground on each …
Alstede Fresh at Lindeken Farms is open every day all year long! For business hours, click here Visit Alstede Fresh at Lindeken Farms for Alstede Fresh produce, milk, eggs, baked goods, honey, and much more! Alstede Fresh at Lindeken Farms is the newest one of our retail locations in addition to area farmers’ markets we …
The Alstede Farms cider mill was started in 2015 and we are proudly going into our 8th year of pressing apples. Having a cider mill on an apple farm means that nothing goes to waste on this sustainable-focused, regenerative farm. The cider mill produces fresh apple cider using an antique rack and cloth press from …
Align closer to the season by making sure to keep your pantry stocked with essential items that make mealtime fun and easier. Our culinary and education specialist, Miss Jenn, has put together her top picks to help you cook with ease and obtain optimum nutrition this Winter. Basic essentials are items that you should have on …
Carrots and parsnips are cool-season, root veggies that we plant in early spring and fall. Carrots that have been planted in spring will be available typically from June through November and then longer with cold storage. Parsnips are available, typically, in April & May and then again in October through December. Root vegetables are low …
Pumpkins are synonymous with autumn and they are more than just a feast for your eyes. Pumpkins are an extraordinary healthy food that is so versatile and nutritious. Central to fall celebrations, you can consume so much of the plant including the flowers, the flesh, the seeds, and the leaves. Commonly harvested around October, they …
Tomatoes are the fruit of the tomato plant. They are botanically classified as a fruit since they contain seeds and grow from a flowering plant, however, they are more commonly known as a vegetable to most people. The first tomatoes that are said to come to Europe were yellow varieties, therefore, the Italian word “Pomodoro” …
Late summer and early fall brings one of the most iconic and beloved fruits of the season, apples! With over 50 different varieties, we have an apple flavor and profile to please everyone. Maybe you would prefer sweet mild Galas over a sharp tart Granny Smith, a zesty Winesap over a juicy McIntosh, now is …
Garlic is one of those things that is so very loved by some and not so much by others, a true dichotomy if you start asking around. Here’s an example of that divide, even in our culinary specialist Miss Jenn’s’ own family, as her parents cooked with garlic daily while growing up. Now she and …
Peach blossoms typically have five pink petals, but they are occasionally known to be white. Peaches are either freestones or clingstones, the difference being the flesh separating easily from the pit or not. Freestone peaches flesh is easily separated from the pit, while the other is not. Peaches have fuzzy skin. Peaches with smooth skin …
Bean thinking about healthy eating? Try adding green beans into your summer dishes to enjoy the health benefits of eating farm fresh and in season. The green bean is a herbaceous plant belonging to the legume family and has been around for a very long time. Some say that there are over 100 varieties of …
Ingredients: Alstede Fresh Green beans, approximately 1lb. 1/3 -1/2 cup pesto or more, to taste 1/2 lb. bow tie pasta or shape of your choice 1-2 T butter Parmesan Cheese Kosher Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Clean and trim the beans. Steam the green beans to bright green, crisp tender. Prepare pasta in salted …
