July 2011 PYO Peaches

For the past several years we have experimented with Pick Your Own Peaches and have declared it a success. Consequently, starting today (July 22) PYO Peaches will resume for the 2011 season. Simply follow the signs out to the PYO Blueberry and Peach picking shed. Please note blueberry picking containers and peach bags are now available and paid for at the PYO shed right at the blueberry parking lot. (We simply can no longer afford those of you who insist on driving away without paying.) Picking is daily from 9 to 4 for both blueberries and peaches. However, please note that peach conditions may vary and we reserve the right to close the picking for an unspecified time to allow for more to ripen so its probably best to call for conditions. Peach season is generally from mid July thru August. There is a 1 bag (5 lb) minimum, the purchase of which which allows up to three people to enter the peach orchard. Additional persons requires the purchase of an additional bag. Lesser amounts may be purchased already picked in the farmstand. Please leave your pets at home as FEDERAL health codes do not allow pets in the orchards. Please follow all posted rules for your safety.

Additionally, our farmstand is now full of fresh veggies, already picked blueberries and peaches, and more.

Hope you are staying cool and hope to see you soon at the farm.
~Smith

July 2011 PYO Blueberries

July is National Blueberry Month. No, really...its National Blueberry Month. Granted anyone can nominate any month, day or year to be a national something or other but Blueberries and July certainly fit. Did you know blueberries are high in vitamins, anti oxidents and are just plain good for you! They can be frozen and enjoyed all year long too. Try them on cereal, ice cream, in pies, muffins or cakes. All sorts of recipes are out there on what to do with blueberries. Pick Your Own blueberries is open 7 days a week 9am to 4pm and generally runs now thru August. They are also availabel pre picked in the farm stand. As a reminder, kindly pay for all you pick...granted blueberries do grow on bushes but they cost money to grow!
Thanks and hope to see you soon.
CN Smith Farm