More Apples Are Now Here

Jim just picked up Cortland, Macs, Honey Crisp and Gala apples.  They'll be in the market today.  DELICIOUS!!!!! and ONTARIO GROWN!!!!!!!  We're looking forward to also having the Ambrosia and Fuji varieties.

The first batch of new crop apple cider is being delivered Thursday.  Due to the apple shortage this year there will be a price increase.  Supply is projected to last until Christmas.  We may miss out on  Cider Slushies next year but we'll see what next year brings.

We also have the most amazing Bosc and Flemish Beauty pears.  I've always been a fan of the Bosc pear but this is my first time for trying the Flemish Beauties and I'm very impressed.  They are sweet and juicy when ripe, their skin is firm.  Definitely distinct from the Bartlett.  I would say sweeter and juicier, and I haven't found that browning in the center that occurs with Bartlett.  Check them out.

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching.  Time to order your turkey.

It is Starting to Look Like Fall

You just have to love the colours of fall.  The vibrant reds, yellows and especially orange.  Our pumpkins are looking great this year, there are lots in the field and some are on display.

Our fall mums have just arrived turning our courtyard area into an explosion of colour.  Just what we need on a rainy day.

We'll soon have cornstalks, straw bales, pumpkins, gourds and Indian corn available for sale to help your place look great for the fall season.  The mums are a good start.

THANKSGIVING IS JUST  A MONTH AWAY - IT'S TURKEY TIME!
It's early this year so start your planning now.  Our turkeys are thriving and will be fresh, dressed and ready for Thanksgiving dinner, you just need to invite them.  Our turkey order book is ready and waiting.  We need a 4 pound weight range along with a preferred weight so we can match one of our turkeys to your needs.  The usual guideline is 1 to 1 1/2 lbs/ person depending on age, appetite and how many left overs you want.

Fall is Fun on the Farm - Be a Part of It

It will soon be pumpkin time.
We are currently accepting applications for our farm market and Harvest Festival Fun.  Do you enjoy working with the public?  Enjoy the outdoors?  Enthusiastic?  Willing to learn new skills?  Can commit to working every weekend until Oct 31st?

We need people with good communication skills, who are flexible and willing to do a variety of jobs.  Openings available for tractor driving, bakery, cashier, grounds care, puppetry....

Join a great group of people who are working hard helping our customers make memories and create traditions.  We're bringing people back to their rural roots and presenting the fun side of farming.

An application form is available on our employment page.  Please complete and submit in person to our Markham farm market.

Work While your Kids are in School

Fall harvest season is quickly approaching and we're getting ready for our school tours.  Do you love working with kids?  Enjoy the outdoors?  Combine these two activities during our Pumpkin tour season.  Work with a group of enthusiastic and creative people.

We are currently accepting applications for instructors to work with preschool to grade 3 students in our school tour program. Farm experience is an asset but not essential. Previous experience working with children and/or in school volunteer experience is required.

An application form can be found on our employment page.  Please complete and include a reference from a supervising teacher of your volunteer experience.  Submit application in person at our farm market.

Open Labour Day Monday

We're open Labour Day Monday with lots of fun and great food.  Our 2 acre corn maze is now open and our Enchanted Forest has reopened for the fall season.  There really is a solution to our No Left Turn maze.
Gala apples are sweet, crunchy and a great size for school lunches.  The Nantes carrots are sweet and kids love them.  So much great food at this time of year.

Come on out and enjoy the day.
It is sunny and beautiful.