What's Growing On at Easy Pickin's Orchard?
*UPDATE* 10/22/21:
still plenty of apples for picking, & pick veggies while you can !
* FARMERS' MARKETS still busy (details below);
Ellington & Coventry Markets go to the end of October; Ellington's winter season starts in late November.
* You can also shop at the farm: order ahead from our SHOP page, & pick up here,
or see what we have at the stand).
* What's available for pick-your-own now ?
Fall RASPBERRIES are almost done; you can still pick sweet Asian pears a bit longer tho' ...
APPLE varieties: the whole orchard is open for picking; Jonagold, Golden Delicious & Mutsu, Macouns & McIntosh ae all in good supply. Some other mid-season varieties still out there, too - it's worth exploring the orchard !
VEGGIES: We have carrots, leeks & rainbow Swiss chard - but you REALLY want to pick peppers & tomatoes ASAP, because the first frost is coming soon !
PYO HERBs include the savory autumn flavors: sage, thyme, oregano, parsley.
* At the stand: half-bushel baskets of kitchen-grade apples for baking, sauce & canning !
We usually have some veggies on hand, too.
We do our best to make sure you can enjoy our fresh produce safely;
we have a few rules you need to know if you're planning to come see us at the farm.
Check Us Out at These Farmers' Markets !
Suffield Farmers' Market: DONE for the season
Saturdays: 9am-12noon - mid-June thru Columbus Day Weekend
Suffield Town Green - Corner of South Main & Mountain Road
WIC Certified
Click here for more info on the Suffield Farmers' Market.
Coventry Farmers' Market:
Sundays: 10am-1pm - June 6th through October
Nathan Hale Homestead - 2299 South Street, Coventry
Click on this link for the Coventry Farmers' Market website.
Ellington Farmers' Market:
Saturdays, 9am - 12noon - May 8th through October
Arbor Park (Main Street / Route 286)
Click here for more information on the Ellington Farmers' Market.
For More Information:
Links to more info on these & other local farmers' markets:
CT Dept. of Agriculture: About Farmers' Markets
CT Dept. of Agriculture: Listing of Farmers' Markets
CT Grown (UConn Extension's "Farm to Community" program)
& see more about CT's "Locally Grown & Produced" items here !
When you come to Easy Pickin's Orchard, PLEASE REMEMBER:
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Cash or check preferred: at the farm *&* farm markets, especially for smaller purchases. But YES, we can accept credit & debit cards.
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No pets please in our food growing & production areas -- state regulations.
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Please use our wagons for produce only -- they are not safe for children. If you bring small children, we welcome you to bring your own strollers or wagons to take them out picking with you.
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We live on a QUIET, RESIDENTIAL STREET; our neighbors have kids & dogs; so do we. PLEASE DRIVE SLOWLY & with CAUTION - 25mph or less. We appreciate it!
Keeping Us All Safe & Healthy at Easy Pickin’s:
Pick-Your-Own & Farm Stand Rules
KEEP IT CLEAN: Stop the Spread of Germs !
* We’re being careful to keep things clean & sanitized; help us by doing your part.
* Wash your hands BEFORE you start picking & shopping here; the sink next to the Port-a-Pot, with soap & paper towels, is for you to use.
* Don’t leave trash/litter in the field or parking lot, or at the stand. Show a little love & respect: use our trash cans, or take your trash home.
SOCIAL DISTANCING:
Give EVERYONE Plenty of Space – at least 6’ !
* At the STAND, keep your distance from others while shopping & checking out. Families should have ONE person stand in line & the rest move away to reduce crowding.
* While you are PICKING or anywhere in the field / orchard, give OTHER folks plenty of room. And keep your group together, especially kids.
Here's to a healthy season for ALL of us !
* We are an all-ages, family-friendly place, and we want everyone, customers & staff, to feel safe & at ease picking, shopping & working here. Let's be considerate of each other, & make this a good year for all.
CONTAINERS: For Your Picking & Purchases
* You may bring your OWN bags, boxes, & other containers from home for your picking & purchases, as long as they are CLEAN; we also have bags & boxes for your use.