She was integral in the development of RKF – She planted all the berry fields with us, made beautiful flower bouquets and ran our farmstand until a couple of years ago. Mom had a wonderful life, so loved by many. She leaves behind 5 children, 8 grandchildren and 2 great-granddaughters.
February 15, 1930 to July 7, 2022
Weather forecasters are calling for lower humidity later this week making berry picking alot more enjoyable. Blueberries are plentiful. Wednesday and Thursday we will have a blueberry special – pick 10 pounds, pay for 9 pounds. Our “fall” raspberry crop is coming in now with heavier picking later this week. Blackberries are winding down and expected to be done this week. Flowers are flourishing and just waiting for you to make a beautiful bouquet. We will be open for our normal hours this week. We hope to see you soon.
Due to the extreme heat predicted for Thursday August 4, our hours will be 8:30-12 noon and 4:30-7 pm,
**** BLUEBERRY SPECIAL ****
Wednesday & Thursday, August 3 & 4, pick 9 lbs get the 10th lb free. Bring your own containers or use ours. Picking is very easy – plants are loaded!
Summer raspberries will be finishing up this week. “Fall” raspberries are ripening 2 weeks early! Light picking this week with heavy picking beginning next week.
Due to excessive heat, our hours for Friday through Sunday (July 22-24) will be 9-1 only. Stay cool
Due to the high heat on Thursday, our hours will be 9am -1pm and 4pm – 7pm. Friday, Saturday and Sunday well be open 9-3. We are picking raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, flowers and herbs. See you at the farm. Stay cool and hydrated!
Wednesday July 20 is expected to be near 100 degrees so we will only be open from 9-12 noon. Hours the rest of the week are subject to change based on the heat – check back for an update or call our phone line at 860-786-7486.
Time to stock the freezer with berries. We have blueberries, blackberries and 4 colors of raspberries (red, black, purple & blush) ready for picking. **** RASPBERRY SPECIAL **** Wed & Thursday July 13 & 14, and July 20 & 21, pick 9 lbs get the 10th lb free. Picking is very easy, plants are loaded!
Our 4 varieties of summer red raspberries plus black raspberries, and blush raspberries are ripe and ready for picking. Purple raspberries will be ready within a week. The blueberry field will be open for picking beginning this Saturday July 9. The berries are big and sweet! Come on out and pick our delicious berries!
Our red raspberry plants are loaded with ripe juicy delicious berries just waiting for you. The weather this weekend is beautiful so come on out to the farm for a fun relaxing time picking berries! See you soon.
Strawberries expected to be available for picking through this week.
Red Raspberries are now ready for picking. We will have them until we close September 11. Purple, black, and blush raspberries, blackberries and blueberries expect to be ripe by early to mid-July.
Perennial flowers and herbs available for cutting. Annual flowers available in July.
See you at the farm!