Give the gift of maple! come check out our farmstore open daily
Give the gift of maple! come check out our farmstore open daily
Every SATURDAY 10 - 4 in front of the sugarhouse
Come visit our farm for fresh picked garden goodness. We will have our own seasonal fruit and vegetables, herbs and flowers, plants and more-as well as local eggs, honey, and of course our own maple products. Stop by and say hi and get the best in freshness. Mid-week sales of blueberries and flowers at the little farmstand by the road. *Note-We only have fresh sweet corn on Saturdays.
Starting July 28th and every Friday and Saturday until frost 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. or by special appointment. PLEASE READ OUR GUIDELINES before attending. Peruse our wonderful flower garden and select your favorite blooms, from Zinnias, Cosmos, Dianthus, Ageratum, Celosia, Statice, Herbs, Salvia and more. BRING YOUR OWN SNIPS.
To ensure safety and everyone's well being
PLEASE READ OUR GUIDELINES as follows:
1. BEE aware- there are bees on the flowers so if you are allergic you should reconsider participating. They won’t bother you if you don’t bother them, just watch where you are picking.
2. No dogs allowed.
3. No smoking on our property please.
4. NO open toed shoes such as flip flops or sandals because it could pose a tripping hazard. Wear closed toe shoes like sneakers.
5. There are plenty of rocks in our soil and there is no possible way for us to remove them all, and the aisles are not paved or covered in plastic- SO watch your footing at all times.
6. Please do not step over plants to get in the next aisle, exit the aisle at the end then cross over, otherwise you may trip or plants may get broken.
7. Keep your snips closed and pointed downward whenever you are moving about to prevent any hazard if you should stumble.
8. Take your cuttings to the table and strip off the leaves there before putting into your container. Try to get your flowers in water as soon as possible so they don't wilt. You may leave the leaf debris on the ground.
9. Children can stay with you but must remain at your side at all times and they also must be aware of their footing for rocks, weeds, bees, etc. Please do not let them wander off unsupervised and keep off of private play equipment.
10. You should be wearing bug spray and sunscreen. We do NOT spray our garden for insects so there is always the possibility that nature will be doing its thing and we cannot be responsible if you get bit or stung by anything.
11. Potable tap water is available at the sugarhouse. A restroom is available inside the bottom floor in the back.
12. Bring your selections back to the sugarhouse where we will wrap them for your trek home. If you desire you can purchase a vase for an additional $2.
13. Sizes are as follows: Regular mouth Quart canning jar $10, pitcher $20. You have to use one of our receptacles for picking, you can transfer to your own container afterwards. Whatever fits inside the container is included.
14. Sunflowers- if available, can be purchased separately for an extra $1.50 per stem if you don’t want to include the thick stem inside your container.
15. No admittance to the garden without being a paying customer. If you do not want flowers you can pay a $10 admission fee.
16. Please stay within the flower garden only, all other areas of our farm and property are off limits.
17. FINALLY- By entering our flower garden you are assuming your own liability for any and all possible incidents including but not limited to: tripping, falls, cuts, bites, any nature event or any kind of mishap etc.- for yourself and anyone with you.
Catch Susan's workshop on August 5th for How to Grow Cut Flowers and Make Your Own Bouquet for $35 registration fee.
At the height of cut flower season Susan will be offering a few workshop dates for lovers of flowers to come to the farm and have a wonderful time learning all about what kind of flowers are grown here at the farm, how you can grow them yourself, and how to put together a glorious bouquet. Participants will head out to the cutting field after class and select and cut their own flowers, and back at the sugarhouse will design and arrange a bountiful bouquet to take home in a vase. Stay tuned for other dates to be announced- most likely mid August to end of September Saturday dates. Workshop is about 2 hours long. Wear appropriate attire and NO sandals or flip flops. $35 per person. Workshop needs at least 5 people to run or will be cancelled, so invite your friends! Sign up and Pre-pay option coming soon. You may schedule a private class for your preferred time/date if you have at least 5 people in attendance by calling or messaging.
Have you ever wished you could figure out how to use fresh cut herbs in your cooking? How about herbal vinegars, or teas or drinks? Participants will learn about the different easy to grow types of herbs great for this Zone and will be able to select plants to take home as part of the package. Susan will guide the learners not only on how to grow, but how to care for, harvest and use these herbs in many wonderful ways. Our class time will culminate in preparing a few simple things and taste sampling at the end of a few herbal creations. Look for dates to be announced in June and July.
During sugaring season you can bring your group to have an all out A-Z education on how we make maple syrup. A guided and interactive class and tour culminates with taste samples. Class duration is about 1 1/2 hours long, is held rain or shine, and must be scheduled in advance. Great for homeschoolers, families, scouts, senior clubs and more. Content of class is geared towards the ages in group. FEE is $5 per person including parents/teachers with a $50 minimum to host a class. Maximum of $20 per family and ages 2 and under are free as a courtesy. Call or email to pre-schedule your group. Typically held during the sugaring season months of Feb-April, weekdays only. Boiling on your day of visit isn't always guaranteed, as it is dependent on the sap flow and weather, but we do try to be up and running. Dress appropriately for the weather, boots recommended.
Every Saturday starting in May we will be set up farmer's market style in front of the sugarhouse with all kinds of goodies! From plants to maple syrup, jams to cucumbers, squash to flowers, head on over to our farm
for the best in fresh picked produce & specialty foods.
Support local farms today so we exist tomorrow!
Look for the little farmstand out by the roadside by our house on select days mid-week for easy select and pay while your on the fly by.
Cut flowers, blueberries, plants and more. Cash is best.
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