Monday, December 6, 2010

Winter Update 2010

Well winter is defintely upon us. The strawberries are bedded down under a nice blanket of straw for the winter, the equipment is put away and the wood is chopped and split. We are now open weekends until Christmas. We have fire wood available by the cord, bin, or lesser amounts. For large orders please call the store and leave a message (508-378-2270). We also have some apples left, potatoes, winter squash, jams-jellies and our own cider - yes we are still pressing cider! So stop in some weekend and warm up in the barn...maybe even contemplate next year's garden. Merry Christmas and Happy New year !!

Friday, November 5, 2010

Fall Update November 2010

November is here! But before you drag out those Christmas decorations and untangle the lights (or maybe they're still up from last year?), dont forget about Thanksgiving! We still have a great selection of late season apples, sugar pumpkins, winter squash and potatoes. As always, we grew it right here on the farm! Also local honey, jams, jellies and dont forget our own fresh pressed cider. A cup of warm mulled cider really helps ward off the cold November nights. We also sell rye seed, lime and other essentials to put your garden to bed for the winter. Additional we sell cut and split wood from our own woodlots (buying wood from other parts of the state may introduce unwanted tree insects into the local area).

To all those who came out and enjoyed the Hallowlantern Hayride - thanks so much! This year was a great success thanks to the nice weather late in October. Hope everyone enjoyed the spookie greenhouse display and liked the carved pumpkins.

Thanks again!

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Fall Update "More to do in October" 2010

Well another successful apple harvest has ended. To all those who came out and enjoyed themselves and respected our orchard thank you for picking at Smith Farm! If you missed out on apple picking, remember next year we start apples in September on Labor Day Weekend !! We can only keep the apples on the trees for so long (especially when some insist on knocking them all off !)
Is this the end of things to do a Smith Farm you may ask? Heck no! We still have:
  • Pick your own pumpkins (weekends via hayride), and the pumpkin pile at the farm stand every day.
  • Hallowlantern Hayride October 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29 & 30...a night time 30 minute hayride (not haunted) to view hundreds of expertly carved jack-o-lanterns. Catch the hayride on Wed, Thur and Sunday dates from "Dark" until 9 pm and on the Fri and Saturday dates from "Dark" until 10 pm. Adults $14.00 Children 12 and under $12.00 or Ride twice for $20.00 Adults/$18.oo Children.
  • Farmstand remains open until winter with all of our own apples, our own potatoes, our own fresh pressed cider, Halloween display and sales, jams, jellies, baked goods, squashes, mums, and more !!

Hope to see you soon !!

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Fall Update Columbus Weekend

Apple Picking Conditions Saturday 10/9 3pm - very limited. Yellow delicious and Northern Spy varieties left - very limited. We will be open until 4 pm today. There will be no more pick your own apples after today.

Pick your own pumpkins will continue (hayride required) this weekend and until Halloween. Pumpkin piles at the farmstand every day.

Framstand open until winter! All our own apple varieties, our own cider, pumpkins, donuts, etc etc.

Harvest Hoedown (music, kids fun) continues thru Monday.

$5 Parking fee for all entry this weekend only due to the festivities.

Thank you!!

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Fall Update 6 10/9-10/11

Coming up Columbus Day Weekend 10/9, 10, 11. HARVEST HOEDOWN, PYO APPLES, PYO PUMPKINS

Note: Due to the festivities this weekend, there is a $5 parking fee for ALL activities. Handicap parking is available.


PICK YOUR OWN APPLES - resumes Saturday 10/9 with several varieties. We've picked up the pieces (literally) from last weekend and we'll be ready again Saturday. All ten varieties are not guaranteed to be available all day however. Picking will probably end Saturday afternoon! Of course all varieties will remain available in the farm stand thru November.


HARVEST HOEDOWN - music (DJ and live bands), hayrides, food, pony rides, pick your own apples (see above) and pick your own pumpkins. $5 parking fee plus ticket purchases required for some activities.


PICK YOUR OWN PUMPKINS - take a hayride out to the most sincere pumpkin patch in East Bridgewater! The Great Pumpkin would approve !! Pick your own pumpkins are available all weekend. Pumpkin piles are available at the farm stand - no hayride required.

When visiting, please observe all posted signs and rules for your protection and ours. If you plan on being rude or obnoxious, please stay home. (Yes, some people are, i wouldnt say if it didnt happen.)

NO PETS - This is per local, state, and/or federal codes regarding food production! Not because we dont like animals.

NO CLIMBING TREES - not allowed, because we said so. Would you like a 180 pound guy standing on your arms?

PAY FOR ALL YOU PICK - stealing is stealing, no matter where you do it.

PLEASE RESPECT OUR EMPLOYEES - they have a job to do too.

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Fall 2010 Update 5

Important update for 10/3/2010 apple picking conditions....
We will be picking the following varieties ONLY:
Spencer
Mutsu
Empire
Red Delicious
Granny Smith

Other varieties are available in the farmstand.
The above listed varieties are NOT guaranteed to be available all day. Picking is not guaranteed to be available all day but, depending on the crowd we should make it to mid afternoon. Come early!

Several reminders (no excuses when you get here, you've been told!):
NO PETS - this is per state and federal health codes, fido may like the outdoors but he cannot be where there is food to be consumed by the public !!
NO CLIMBING TREES - this is for your own good as well as to protect our investment (ie our trees)
NO STEALING - please pay for all you pick. Stuffed pockets, baby carraiges, wagons is unacceptable. Would you do that in the supermarket?
PLEASE RESPECT THE EMPLOYEES - if you are asked to not do something you shouldnt be doing, please cooporate. Yelling at employees is unacceptable behavior and quite frankly, immature.
POLICE - are on duty. If you cannot cooporate with the above requests, you may be asked to leave the premises.

We hope you enjoy your time picking. Most people do, but some feel it necessary to cause problems. Please be one of the former and not the latter!
Thanks!!

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Fall 2010 Update 4

Looks like a beautiful 1st weekend of October coming up. We are still picking apples and will have approximately 10 varieties open. Please note the following varieties are almost picked out and cannot be gauranteed to be available:
McIntosh (limited)
Macoun (limited)
Cortland (limited)
Honey Crisp (PICKED OUT)
The above are available in the farm stand all ready picked.

Pick Your Own bag sizes are 10lb and 20lb. Price is $2.00 per lb. There is no parking or entrance fee this weekend. Your bag purchase gets you into the orchard where you can fill it full, but not overfilled (e.g. not heaping, overflowing into pockets, purses, baby carraige bottoms, etc).

We are also doing pick your own pumpkins this weekend (hayride required).

When visiting, please follow all directions and instructions for your own safety and respect of our property. Thank you.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Fall 2010 update 3

Fall is officially here this week! How about picking some apples? You can also come during the weekday Thur and Fri hours to avoid the weekend rush. This week (9/23 thru 26) we will be picking the following:
McIntosh - limited availabilty
Macoun - moderate availability
Cortland - moderate availabilty
Empire - opening this weekend! Plentiful.
Honey Crisp - PICKED OUT

Bag sizes available are 1o lb and 20 lb. You must purchase one of our bags before picking.

All varieties above are available in our farm store. We will be picking 5 more varieties in the coming weeks.

Pumpkin picking on weekends (hayride required).

When visiting, please obey all rules and instructions for your safety and the enjoyment of others. Also note that bees are extremely active this time of year...we cannot control this. You can help in the orchard by not dropping and crushing apples on the ground and properly disposing of your garbage. If you are alergic to bees, please be prepared. Thank you.

Monday, September 13, 2010

Fall 2010 Update 2

Apple pick your own continues this week with new varieties open! The cool nights have hastened along some ripening. We are now picking* McIntosh, Macoun, some Cortland and Honey Crisp. Also starting this weekend is pick your own pumpkins (hayride required). Pumpkins are also available at the farmstand and we still have fresh vegies, corn, apples, peaches, etc. We are also pressing our own fresh apple cider!! Try some with a fresh baked cider donut!!
*Due to the fickle nature of, well...nature, we cannot be responsible for daily crop availability changes.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Fall Update 1

Wow...hard to believe but fall is closing in on us. Pick your own Apples will begin on schedule Labor Day Weekend. McIntosh will be the first up for harvest. Several weather factors have lent itself to a nice apple crop year. Last year's rainy summer produced very large apples but due to the high water contant, some varieties were rather tasteless compared to normal. This year's dry weather, although not very healthy for our lawns, will result in somewhat smaller sized fruit with more flavor. Please keep your fingers crossed that the hurricanes remain out in the Atlantic. As you can imagine, the strong winds would not bode well for trees and fruit alike. Hope to see you in the orchard soon. Please remember to follow the pick your own rules posted at the orchard entrance so that everyone can enjoy the farm responsibly and safely! Thank you.
~Smith Farm

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Summer Update 3

Well despite the dry weather we have a plentiful harvest of corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, squashes and even pumpkins (thanks to alot of irrigation work)! Blueberries are winding down but pick your own peaches and raspberries are still going on. Apple picking should start on time Labor Day Weekend - we already have early apples available in the farm stand! Also now available is our own GARLIC. We have two varieties - Italian Purple and Music (white)...get it while it lasts!
See you soon!

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Summer Update 2

Hard to believe but the summer is flying by. We are now picking blueberries, raspberries, peaches, early apples, corn, tomatoes, squash, beans, onions and more! Stop by our farm in East Bridgewater or come to any of the farmer's markets we attend (see previous blog entry). Pick your own fans can now pick raspberries and peaches in addition to blueberries. It is still early so call for conditions and times (508-378-2270). Minimum amounts apply. Coming soon - our own garlic, stay tuned.

We appreciate your support and continued interest in picking your own fresh produce at Smith Farm. Remember, your honesty helps keep us in business and we appreciate payment for all you pick!

Have a great day and hope to see you soon.
~Smith Farm

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Summer Update 2010

Pick your own Strawberries has now ended. Thank you so much for a very successful strawberry season !! Up next is Pick Your Own Blueberries - which starts July 5th. In case you were wondering, yes everything is a bit early this year thanks to the warm spring. We also have fresh tomatoes, lettuce and other early vegetables now available in the farm stand. If you can't make it to East Bridgewater, look for us at one of these farmer's markets....
Bridgewater: Tuesdays 3-6pm
Canton: Thursdays 230-630pm
Quincy: Fridays 1130am-530pm
Braintree: Saturdays 9am-1pm
North Quincy: Wednesdays 3-6pm
Eat Healthy, Pick Healthy, Support your Local Farm!

Sunday, June 6, 2010

Spring/Summer 2010

STRAWBERRIES!! Strawberry pick your own is now open. Strawberries are also available already picked in the farm stand. Nothing beats fresh picked berries and you can freeze them too! Pick your own is open 7 days a week 9am to 4pm. Hope to see you soon !!

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Spring 2010 Opening

Welcome to another great year at CN Smith Farm! The farmstand and greenhouses will be opening April 1st. Garden supplies, fertilizers, mulch, loam, seeds and plants will all be available. Looking for that specialty plant that the big box stores don't have? We have a large selection of flowers and vegetable plants which we grow ourselves! Many varietes of tomato, seed potatoes, fruit trees etc are available as the spring planting season progresses.

Anxious for fresh produce? Then you might be wondering what the first pick your own crop is...We traditionally start picking Strawberries around Father's Day in June! Be sure to check back to the website (www.cnsmithfarminc.com) or this blog for future updates.

Thanks and Happy Spring!

Monday, March 8, 2010

Spring 2010

Spring is coming! The ground is thawing and the mud is forming. But soon the mud will dry, the fields will be plowed and the seeds planted. Fruit tree pruning started in February and is still underway. Stay tuned for greenhouse and garden center opening dates....