2009 Opening Day is Saturday, August 15

Ripening progress is now rapid, and we WILL open on Saturday, August 15!

The patch nearest the berry bldg/Klingville Rd., which we usually try to reserve for those who can't make the hike to the other fields, is practically devoid of berries, so forgo that patch.

The small bush variety, which comprise the northern most 3 rows on the long middle patch are still unripe (completely). Who knows when they will be ready. The higher (more out of control) varieties) in this middle field are the furthest ripe. The so-called "back field," which is furthest from Klingville Road, is a bit more hit or miss and fewer berries than last year.

Should have locally grown honey available Saturday, too. Ask at the house. We haven't harvested our honey yet, but the stuff for sale is produced just a few miles from our farm, by the Pines (Colling's) Farm on Boundary Road.

Same price, same conditions. Good luck. Keep an eye out for hornets. We still haven't found any nests, which only means they are somewhere, deep in bushes or in the ground. Let us know so we can mark the area to keep out unsuspecting pickers.

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