Picking Guide: Asparagus Still Available

13 06 2013
We still have farm fresh asparagus for sale at $3.50/lb .  It is snapped, not cut, and is one hundred per cent edible.  It is far fresher (the store asparagus can be ten or fourteen days old, and every day they get woodier).   Our asparagus has not been sprayed with anything but wind and rain. A great and versatile vegetable with wonderful health benefits as well.
 
We anticipate opening our PYO in a couple of weeks with limited sour cherries available. Please be sure to call our phone line for any updates before coming out to the farm 540-338-6642.  Wine tastings will be held every weekend once PYO opens,  featuring Notaviva Vineyards (Saturdays) and Above Ground Winery (Sundays).




Picking Guide: Asparagus

3 06 2013
We are presently selling asparagus which we are picking almost every day.  It is snapped, not cut, and is one hundred per cent edible.  It is far fresher (the store asparagus can be ten or fourteen days old, and every day they get woodier).   Our asparagus has not been sprayed with anything but wind and rain. A great and versatile vegetable with wonderful health benefits as well.  A customer greeted me on the Giant parking lot and told me “We eat your asparagus every day!”  He isn’t the only one.  I make an omelet with sauteed asparagus in the morning.   It makes wonderful soups that you can enrich with garbanzo bean flours or just go for the real cream.  You can freeze it for future soups.  And now everyone seems to like grilling it with there favorite oils or dressings or bacon wraps.

We have been picking asparagus for about four weeks.  The season lasts eight weeks.  As with everything else in farming, everything depends on the weather.  The weather for this season has been spectacular.  We hope to have another wonderful four weeks. There is no unhealthy “Fat, Sugar or Salt” in asparagus.  It is a high sulfur, wonderfully cleansing food.





Our Season is Over

29 10 2012

Thank you to all of our patrons this season.  We are now closed for picking for the rest of this year.

We will still have fresh pressed raw apple cider for sale in the stand (first entrance, not the second), until Christmas(-ish). $8 / gallon, $2.50 / pint.
Note that this is unpasteurized cider, it does not last long, and certainly not unrefrigerated.  It is incredibly good, but it needs to be consumed without too much delay.  Given its flavor, this usually isn’t an issue.

We will also begin selling Christmas wreaths starting the Friday after Thanksgiving.

Thank you all of a great season, and see you next year!





Picking Guide: October 24-28, 2012

25 10 2012

Apple season is here!

We will be open Wednesday Oct 24 to Sunday Oct 28, from 9am – 6pm, for PYO.

Apples: $1.00 / lb. — Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, Law Rome, Suncrisp, York, and Braeburn.
Pumpkins: 45¢ / lb.
Gourds: various prices.

We also have fresh-pressed raw cider, $8 / gallon, $2.50 / pint.
Note that this is unpasteurized cider, it does not last long, and certainly not unrefrigerated.  It’s incredibly good, but it needs to be consumed without too much delay.  Given its flavor, this usually isn’t an issue.

Note that all fruits that have dropped (suitable for baking and cooking, not eating raw) are half-price by the pound, but if you pick a whole bucket you get a volume price. This is ONLY for drops.  Good deal for you canners and bakers.  Obviously, wash these fruits before cooking.  To repeat, these are not suitable for eating raw.

Containers are provided. No dogs please.  No credit cards.  Cash or checks only.

Please enter from the SECOND driveway from the traffic circle / intersection / whatever it is this week, not the first. See map page for more details.

Come, picnic, walk the orchards, and enjoy a day on the farm.

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For the very latest information, always call our automated line (540) 338-6642 before coming to get the latest picking information, as weather and conditions can change quickly.





Picking Guide: October 17-21, 2012

14 10 2012

Apple season is here!

We will be open Wednesday Oct 17 to Sunday Oct 21, from 9am – 6pm, for PYO.

We are also participating in the Loudoun County Fall Color Tour on Saturday & Sunday, Oct 20 & 21, during which we will have broadcast hay rides which describe the farm, @ 2 & 4 pm both days.

Apples: $1.00 / lb. — Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, Law Rome, Mutsu (Crispin), Suncrisp, York, Cameo, and Braeburn.
Pumpkins: 45¢ / lb.
Gourds: various prices.

We also have fresh-pressed raw cider, $8 / gallon, $2.50 / pint.
Note that this is unpasteurized cider, it does not last long, and certainly not unrefrigerated.  It’s incredibly good, but it needs to be consumed without too much delay.  Given its flavor, this usually isn’t an issue.

Note that all fruits that have dropped (suitable for baking and cooking, not eating raw) are half-price by the pound, but if you pick a whole bucket you get a volume price. This is ONLY for drops.  Good deal for you canners and bakers.  Obviously, wash these fruits before cooking.  To repeat, these are not suitable for eating raw.

Containers are provided. No dogs please.  No credit cards.  Cash or checks only.

Please enter from the SECOND driveway from the traffic circle / intersection / whatever it is this week, not the first. See map page for more details.

Come, picnic, walk the orchards, and enjoy a day on the farm.

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For the very latest information, always call our automated line (540) 338-6642 before coming to get the latest picking information, as weather and conditions can change quickly.





Picking Guide: October 10-14, 2012

12 10 2012

Apple season is here!

We will be open Wednesday Oct 10 to Sunday Oct 14, from 9am – 6pm, for PYO.

Apples: $1.00 / lb. — Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, Law Rome, Mutsu (Crispin), Suncrisp, York, Cameo, and Braeburn.
Pumpkins: 45¢ / lb.
Gourds: various prices.

We also have fresh-pressed raw cider, $8 / gallon, $2.50 / pint.

Note that all fruits that have dropped (suitable for baking and cooking, not eating raw) are half-price by the pound, but if you pick a whole bucket you get a volume price. This is ONLY for drops.  Good deal for you canners and bakers.  Obviously, wash these fruits before cooking.  To repeat, these are not suitable for eating raw.

Containers are provided. No dogs please.  No credit cards.  Cash or checks only.

Please enter from the SECOND driveway from the traffic circle / intersection / monstrosity / whatever it is this week, not the first. See map page for more details.

Come, picnic, walk the orchards, and enjoy a day on the farm.

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For the very latest information, always call our automated line (540) 338-6642 before coming to get the latest picking information, as weather and conditions can change quickly.





Picking Guide: October 3-8, 2012

2 10 2012

Apple season is here!

We will be open Wednesday Oct 3 to Monday Oct 8, from 9am – 6pm, for PYO.

Apples: $1.00 / lb. – Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, Law Rome, Mutsu (Crispin), Suncrisp, York.

Update: We also have fresh-pressed raw cider, $8 / gallon, $2.50 / pint.

Note that all fruits that have dropped (suitable for baking and cooking, not eating raw) are half-price by the pound, but if you pick a whole bucket you get a volume price. This is ONLY for drops.  Good deal for you canners and bakers.  Obviously, wash these fruits before cooking.  To repeat, these are not suitable for eating raw.

Containers are provided. No dogs please.  No credit cards.  Cash or checks only.

Please enter from the SECOND driveway from the traffic circle, not the first. See map page for more details.

Come, picnic, walk the orchards, and enjoy a day on the farm.

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For the very latest information, always call our automated line (540) 338-6642 before coming to get the latest picking information, as weather and conditions can change quickly.





Picking Guide: September 26-30, 2012

24 09 2012

Apple season is here!

We will be open Wednesday Sept 26 to Sunday Sept 30, from 9am – 6pm, for PYO.

Apples: $1.00 / lb. (Rome, Mutsu, Golden Delicious, & Red Delicious)

Update: We also have fresh-pressed raw cider, $8 / gallon, $2.50 / pint.

Note that all fruits that have dropped (suitable for baking and cooking, not eating raw) are half-price by the pound, but if you pick a whole bucket you get a volume price. This is ONLY for drops.  Good deal for you canners and bakers.  Obviously, wash these fruits before cooking.  To repeat, these are not suitable for eating raw.

Containers are provided. No dogs please.  No credit cards.  Cash or checks only.

Please enter from the SECOND driveway from the traffic circle, not the first. See map page for more details.

Come, picnic, walk the orchards, and enjoy a day on the farm.

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For the very latest information, always call our automated line (540) 338-6642 before coming to get the latest picking information, as weather and conditions can change quickly.





Picking Guide: September 19-23, 2012

19 09 2012

Apple season is here!

We will be open Wednesday Sept 19 to Sunday Sept 23, from 9am – 6pm, for PYO.

Apples: $1.00 / lb. (Rome, Jonagold, Mutsu, Golden Delicious, & Red Delicious)

Update: We also have fresh-pressed raw cider, $8 / gallon, $2.50 / pint.

Note that all fruits that have dropped (suitable for baking and cooking, not eating raw) are half-price by the pound, but if you pick a whole bucket you get a volume price. This is ONLY for drops.  Good deal for you canners and bakers.  Obviously, wash these fruits before cooking.  To repeat, these are not suitable for eating raw.

Containers are provided. No dogs please.  No credit cards.  Cash or checks only.

Please enter from the SECOND driveway from the traffic circle, not the first. See map page for more details.

Come, picnic, walk the orchards, and enjoy a day on the farm.

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For the very latest information, always call our automated line (540) 338-6642 before coming to get the latest picking information, as weather and conditions can change quickly.





Picking Guide: September 12-16, 2012

11 09 2012

We will be open Wednesday Sept 12 to Sunday Sept 16, from 9am – 6pm, for PYO.

Apple season is here!

Apples: $1.00 / lb. (Paula Red, Tydeman Red, Jonagold, Mutsu, Gala, and Golden Delicious – update: Red Delicious are now also ready for picking.)
Pears: $1.50 / lb. (8 varieties) (sorry, we’re picked out of pears)

Note that all fruits that have dropped (suitable for baking and cooking, not eating raw) are half-price by the pound, but if you pick a whole bucket you get a volume price. This is ONLY for drops.  Good deal for you canners and bakers.  Obviously, wash these fruits before cooking.  To repeat, these are not suitable for eating raw.

Containers are provided. No dogs please.

Please enter from the SECOND driveway from the traffic circle, not the first. See map page for more details.

Come, picnic, walk the orchards, and enjoy a day on the farm.

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For the very latest information, always call our automated line (540) 338-6642 before coming to get the latest picking information, as weather and conditions can change quickly.








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