This is the final week for raspberry picking before we close for the season – the plants are loaded with ripe berries. We are open Wed-Sunday 9-12 noon and Thursday 4:30-7 pm. Come on out and join us in the field!

Two weeks left for berry picking – our final day of the season is Sunday, September 8. We are picking red and blush raspberries. There are a few blackberries left, blueberries are done. Flowers and herbs are available for cutting. We have cherry and large tomatoes in the farmstand.

For Labor Day weekend, we will be open Saturday and Sunday mornings 9-12, closed on Monday Labor Day. We hope to see you at the farm soon!

Our red raspberry plants are loaded with ripe berries. Come on out, pick some and then check out our Recipe Door for new suggestions for eating them. If it’s not sweet, then it’s probably not on the Recipe Door.

We will be open for raspberry picking from 10-12 noon today. This is will be the last day for blueberries. Blackberries need to ripen and will be available later in the week. There will NOT be any pre-picked berries available in the farmstand today. See you at the farm soon.

The farm will be CLOSED on Saturday August 17 for berry ripening. Opening Sunday will depend on whether we have a volume of ripe berries. I will post here by 8 am Sunday morning with an update so please check back before you drive over. We apologize if this disrupts your weekend plans – unfortunately we haven’t figured out how to control Mother Nature yet. See you at the farm soon.

The raspberry field will be CLOSED for ripening on Friday August 16. It will re-open on Saturday. The blueberry field will be open on Friday – this is likely the last week for them. Blackberries are wrapping up as well. Plenty of flowers and herbs available for cutting. See you at the farm.

Late season red raspberries (also known as Fall raspberries) are available for picking. The Double Gold raspberries will be ready soon. Still picking blueberries and blackberries although this may be the last week for both – stay tuned. Flowers and herbs still available for cutting. Hope to see you at the farm soon.

The weather forecast for Friday and Saturday (August 9 & 10), seems to be in flux. If it is raining either of those two days, the farm will be closed. Suggest you check Facebook, our website or call the farm line (860)786-7486 before coming over. I will post whether we are open or closed each of those mornings.

A HUGE THANK YOU to all who supported our Walk to End Alzheimer’s fundraiser in memory of my Mom, Jane Cook Curtis. Mom loved working with us at our farm and interacting with so many of you over many years. We raised $562 from flower and herb sales and other generous donations. The funds have been transferred to the CT Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. If you missed our fundraiser and would like to contribute, we are still accepting donations at our check out, from “keep the change” to specific donations. We hope that very soon no one will have a loved one deal with dementia or Alzheimer’s.

Black and Purple raspberries are done. Summer red and blush raspberry varieties are almost done, and the fall raspberry varieties are beginning to ripen – a good 2+ weeks early. If you are looking to pick a large volume of raspberries, wait another 7-10 days. However, our BIG blackberries are NOT done yet and are waiting for you to pick them.

In the meantime, our blueberry bushes are still loaded with large, delicious berries. According to an article from Hartford HealthCare, written by Melissa Keeney, RCN, clinical nutrition manager at St. Vincent’s Medical Center, there are at least 6 reasons to eat blueberries: “(1) they are full of nutrients, (2) they maintain memory function, (3) they keep your heart healthy, (4) they improve your digestive health, (5) they support your workout, and (6) they may be best for you frozen – hello, convenience.” And we all know #7 is, they taste so-o-o-o good!

Flowers and herbs are available for cutting. The Alzheimer’s fundraiser, in memory of my Mom, has been a wonderful success and so we are extending it – THANK YOU to all who have supported this important cause! Honey is available in the farmstand along with cherry tomatoes.