What a sensational season! As another autumn at Applecrest slips into winter, we reflect with gratitude on the wonderful year we’ve had. We really lucked out with fantastic weather this year, and had an amazing harvest season with an incredible crop. It was great to see the many familiar faces of friends who return year […]
As a part of our ongoing 100th Anniversary Celebration, we’ve been stashing $100 bills in random Pick-Your-Own bags. This past weekend saw many friendly faces and new visitors for our 7th Annual Tractor Plow day, Storybook Hayrides, and, of course, Pick-Your-Own pumpkins and apples! This family of apple pickers from Kingston, NH, found a $100 […]
***DEADLINE EXTENDED!*** We’ve been getting so many great submissions, we want to keep it going a little longer! The NEW deadline for story submissions is October 19th. Applecrest Farm is terribly proud to be celebrating its 100th Anniversary. Such a milestone is rare indeed. While hard work and plenty of good luck contributed to our […]
For the second weekend in a row, we stuffed $100 bills into random pick-your-own bags. The cash was a surprise bonus for families who came from far and near to join us for our 100th Anniversary Celebration! Bob and Linda from Amesbury and Woburn brought their crew for a rich experience and were not disappointed! Kaylen and […]
Another colossal share this week, as our summer bounty stretches on! This is the time to pickle, can, freeze and preserve. If you can’t find time to do that, share with your family, friends, co-workers and neighbors, they’ll love you for it. We love this time of the season, because you get to share in […]
Sunday, August 18th, 2013 10:00am to 4:00pm A celebration of all things peachy! Our Peach Festival features: Pick-Your-Own Blueberries, Apples & tree-ripened Peaches (of course). FREE live music with the acoustic bluegrass grooves of The Taylor River Band. FREE tractor rides to the peach orchard. Children’s Face Painting. Our famous hot cider donuts. Corn roast […]
8th Annual Strawberry Festival Father’s Day Sunday, June 16th, 2013 Treat Dad to a great Day down in the patch. It’s an unbelievably great crop this year, folks, with five rolling acres of ready-to-pick strawberries. Red, ripe, ravishing and bursting with flavor, our regulars say they’re the sweetest they’ve been in years. So, if you […]
What’s in This Week’s Share Vegetables: Corn – Butter & Sugar Kale -Champion & Red Russian Beets Red Romaine Lettuce Green & Yellow Beans Red Tomatoes Green Tomatoes Sungold Tomatoes Fruit: Paula Red Apples Yellow & White Peaches Nectarines Kale Storage & Handling Tips: Keep unwashed greens in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Add […]
What’s in This Week’s Share Vegetables: Corn – Butter & Sugar Savoy Cabbage Green Oak Lettuce Regular Tomato Grape Tomatoes Fruit: Paula Red Apples Yellow & White Peaches Raspberries Apples Storage & Handling Tips Unripe apples should be kept at room temperature until ready to eat so that pre-refrigeration won’t cause them to go mealy. […]
What’s in This Week’s Share Vegetables: Corn – Butter & Sugar Savoy Cabbage Green Oak Lettuce Heirloom Tomato Regular Tomato Grape Tomatoes Fruit: Red Gravenstein Apples Yellow & White Peaches Raspberries Cabbage Storage & Handling Tips: Cabbage should be kept cold to retain it’s Vitamin C amount. Savoy cabbage will keep for about a […]
