Fall 2023

Greetings All –

Just a quick note to let you all know that I won’t be at the market this weekend, the 28th. But I will be back on November 4, next Saturday. That will likely be our last market for this season. I’ll have apples, pears , Asian pears, and hardy kiwis.

We got our first frost last night, we almost had our first snow a couple of nights ago, it came down to about 300-400′ above us. So grateful it didn’t snow here, too early! Last year the first snow came on November 6, almost a foot, very much too early. Hopefully we’ll get another month before it sets in this year. There’s always a lot to do to clean and get things ready for the dormant season, Thanksgiving is our usual ‘traditional’ first snow date.

We didn’t have any serious bear issues this year, thanks to our bear dog Zora, and the movable electric fencing. The skunks were another issue, somehow post fire and..? was the right conditions for the skunk population to soar. No major issues, but an occasional smelly dog.. No major fires too close and not as smokey as it could’ve been, yeah!

Another season finishing up, I am looking forward to the break. We sincerely thank you all for your continued support, and coming to the market every week. We couldn’t do it with out you! Thank you! See you on the 4th.

Last Market (For the Season) November 2022

Greetings All.

A quick note to let you know that this Saturday (November 5) will be our last market for this season.

We’ll have a variety of apples, Asian pears, European pears (Bosc), walnuts, honey, and some plums.

It’s been a busy year and good season for us. The gardens did well and the orchard was quite productive despite the weather challenges in the Spring and post fire and all. Being as diverse as the farm is surely helps, a few crops didn’t work out, but having a mix of varieties contributes to having enough for a market week after week.

AND Having the support from all our customers and friends makes it possible. Thank you all so much!

Also want to give a nod to the dog: Zora our Karelian Bear Dog has pretty much kept the bears out and protected the fruit. Along with us figuring out the movable electric fence, we had very little loss from our Ursine neighbors. She is most always keeping watch and moving along whatever animal comes through. And she’s a good time too! Thanks Zora!

Take care, have a good Winter and I look forward to seeing you all again next year. Thank you!