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News from the Farm

Newsletter date: July 5, 2010

It's amazing how fast life goes by, I hadn't updated this newsletter since sugaring season in March. We are well into our growing season now, the farmer's markets are in full swing, and this is again one of our busiest times on our farm. It's hot and dry as I type, I certainly hope for rain coming soon, but the weather forecast is calling for high 90's and no rain in sight. That means we have to get out and start irrigating our crops. The strawberry crop was awesome this year, giving us flavorful juicy berries for the whole month of June.They seemed to come a bit early this year. We will still have a few coming in later with our everbearing types. I made jam, and some berries are in the freezer to make more.
Blueberry season is now upon us! We offer Pick-Your-Own blueberries here on Saturdays from 10 till 4, or you can call ahead to make an appointment for a different time if you can't come then. The crop looks pretty good. We do not use any chemical sprays on our blueberries (or anything else for that matter), and grow our berries totally organically. The taste is wonderful. I just made blueberry jam, and a combo strawberry/blueberry batch (one of my favorites). The rest of the crops are growing slowly it seems. We've actually had cool nights up till recently, and the tomatoes, squash, peppers, beans, etc. haven't beared any harvest yet. We did have a nice lettuce crop, but now that the heat is here, we won't have any more until cooler weather comes later. The swiss chard is ready though. There's lots of sunflowers planted, but I have not planted a large flower crop like I usually do this year. I was too busy with other matters, and had to cut down on the amount I could do. We still intend to pursue our commercial kitchen, and then we can churn out other products like maple coated nuts, maple granola, fruit syrups, pickles, baked goods and more.
The chickens are getting bigger, but still no eggs. We've been faithfully feeding and watering and watching, but it takes awhile before they are mature enough to start laying. They say it can take 5 months for a hen to be ready to start laying eggs. They are about 3 months old now. They are amusing to watch. I joke that they have a brain the size of a pencil eraser, they're not too bright. But it's funny to watch them gobble down a pile of weeds or go crazy over a bug.
Have a safe and happy summer, come visit us sometime soon!

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Our Maple Products
Maple Syrup in 3.4oz jugs, Half pints, Pint, Quart, Half gallon, and Gallon jugs
Maple Syrup in Glass leaf shaped bottles, 50 ml, 100ml. and 250 ml. size
Maple Syrup in 40 ml and 50 ml "nip" bottles-great for wedding favors!
Maple Sugar Candy in individual cello bags, and boxed
Maple Granulated Sugar in shaker containers.
Maple Granola in 14oz. and 28 oz. sizes
Maple Jelly 8 oz. jar
Maple Cream in 1/2 lb. and 1 lb. tubs
Maple Lollipops in assorted shapes
Pancake mix in Buttermilk, or Buttermilk/Maple
Maple coffee
**NEW** Maple Baked Beans Kit
Gift Baskets made to order with any of above listed products.

          
                ***STONE for SALE***
Stonewall stones for sale:  Nice flat rocks for building stonewalls, patios, other landscaping projects.  Round stone for wall builder/filler, and boulders of all sizes. Sold by the pallet load or truck load. Prices vary according to your selection, range between $75.00 a pallet for round wall builder/filler, to $100.00 a pallet for flat rock. A pallet is a 4' x 4' base up to 20" high stacked. Discounts on multiple pallet purchases, or by the truckload.  You pick up, or delivery available. Please call ahead to make a scheduled  visit time with us, and we will show you what we have to offer, and you can make your selection on site. (860) 653-2038


                                                                      ***FIREWOOD for SALE***
Seasoned Firewood for sale: Hardwood mix, Cut and split.  $225.00 a cord, delivery available to local areas .  4 cord load includes delivery fee to local address. Delivery to outside of local area is availabe for a fee. Campfire bundles for $20.00 at our farmstand. Call us at (860) 653-2038 to place an order.
                              ***Christmas Trees for Sale****

Live Christmas trees: Choose and cut, price varies from $20 and up. You also may choose to dig and wrap to keep your tree living for planting in your own backyard after the holidays. Trees for landscaping projects available any time of the year. Visit our farm for selection. Call ahead please at 860-653-2038.