After the warm weather today and the lack of the predicted rain we were able to do field maintenance today. We have reassessed the field and the crops readiness and we have decided to open up for picking Thursday morning at 8 A.M. There will be an ample supply of berries for the weekend which […]
Closed due to Weather
We have decided to close today because it predicts rain on and off all day. We will also be closed tomorrow so George can mow and maintain the field. We will re-open Friday and through the weekend. The picking will be superb! Hope to see you in the Patch! George and Brenda Joseph
Wednesday, July 14
Just an update on the picking information and the schedule for the next couple of days. We plan to open Wednesday at 8 A.M. However, if the weather turns to be a steady rain you should check the blog or call before you head to the farm to see if we end up closing. I […]
Tuesday July 13, 2010
Open today from 8 AM to 7 PM.. Excellent picking, you will not be disappointed berries. berries everywhere. Hope to see you in the Patch. George
Monday July 12th
Good Morning , Sunday’s weather turned out to be better than the weather people had predicted with only a sprinkle here and there throughout the day. Hence, a good first day crowd showed up and left the farm with their bounty. If you take the weather predictions seriously and as having some validity, then Monday’s […]
“Opening Day” Sunday July 11, 2010
Hello All Steep Hill Farm Blog Readers , Well, the time has finally arrived and we are ready to open the blueberry field for another picking season. The crop looks wonderful and the warmer than usual days and nights have sweetened the berries to almost perfection. As I walked the field this morning to assess […]
July 5, 2010 Opening Soon
Hello, Steep Hill Farm Blueberry Pickers, Yes, another picking season is about to happen. Brenda and I are looking forward to seeing old and new friends again this summer. The winter was kind to our plants and the warm spring has moved the growing and picking season up about a week or more. The berry […]
Closed for the Season!
Well, it’s time. We had thought we’d have one last picking of blueberries, but, upon looking at the field, we decided there are not enough berries to do this. Maybe the birds had a dessert! You know, blueberry season is like many other events in life (sorry, I’m going to be philosophical for a moment). […]
Closed
I am sorry to report that we were picked out of berries once again. We may reopen for one more picking later this coming week. Please check our our blog this coming Wednesday or Thursday. George
Picking Information
We will open today Friday at 8 am. and be open to 7 pm. Because of family commitments, we will be open only a half day on Saturday from 8 -12 and we will be closed on Sunday. We may reopen Monday depending on the berries remaining after the weekend picking . There […]