Hours vary by season - check page posts We are a family friendly u-pick farm and farm market.
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We have all the boxes for u-pick that you need or pick up some freshly picked fruit and produce in our market as available.
It’s official! When Dale shuts off the cooler, we know we’re done.
2023 Season is in the books. Thanks for making it a great one - despite the loss on the peaches. We ended the peach season better than expected due to the bountiful contenders. We are thankful & blessed! Now on to some quality family & friend time and fall harvest!! See ya next year 🍑
UPDATE:
**Peaches Sold Out**
No more orders being taken. Existing orders for Sat can be picked up on that morning.
Thank you all for your business!!
UPDATE: Sold Out for now! Chk back Thursday Aug 3rd AFTER LUNCH
for updates!
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Contenders!** Our farm favorite peaches!
Available this week
*BY ORDER ONLY due to limited supply*
*Call to place order at 217-436-2510
UPDATE: Blackberries are sold out for now
Thanks!!
SOLD OUT temporarily of peaches! Will hv more in about 10 days. Watch for posts!
Prices:
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Why aren’t we doing UPICK THIS YEAR? Simple - if we can’t do it right then we won’t do it. And this year the peaches are so sporadic that we don’t hv enough ripe at any one time to handle a crowd of upickers. We So APPRECIATE our customers and want to give you the best experience here at our farm. Sometimes that means we have to modify our practices. With any luck and a lot of Faith we will be able to allow Upick peaches next year! 🍑🍑🍑🍑🍑🍑
***UPDATE: SOLD OUT FOR NOW***
Will hv more in about 10 days. Watch for posts!
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Peaches Peaches Peaches! 🍑
Due to cold temps back in December (we had -8) we have 2 harvest times this year: Havens & Furies NOW and Contenders in 10-14 days. There are no mid season varieties. ( We know this is odd: Mother Nature at her finest!) Pls watch for updates on any temporary closings or call to be sure we have them before making the trip out.
🍑Opening on Sat July 15th from 8am-12 Noon
*Picked Peaches will be avail IN STORE ONLY this year. NO U-PICK this season!
*And Sweet Corn! 🌽🌽🌽🌽
*PS - we even have a few late BLUEBERRIES avail for Upick!
*Next week open 8-12 Mon-Sat OR while peach supply lasts. Pls watch for updates or call ahead in case we are sold out. 217-436-2510
*Pls CALL AHEAD for 1/2 bushel size
or bushels at: 217-436-2510 during regular store hours.
* (pls don’t leave orders in comments)
Last Day! Monday July 10th will be our
LAST DAY for
Upick Blueberries
Open 7-12 Don’t miss out!
Hey fb Friends! Educational Post:
Dale wants me to pass along to you that he has seen a trend over the last 10+ years on our blueberries - they tend to alternate bear. This means that the plants bear heavily one year and then the next year is noticeably lighter/less fruit. Well, this is that heavy bearing year for our blueberries - what a blessing! But with that in mind, if you’re a blueberry fan (aren’t we all?) this is the year to stock up! Don’t miss out- see previous posts for days open and details!
**News Flash**
🫐Adding FRIDAY 7th from 4pm-7pm for UPICK Blueberries
🫐 BY APPT ONLY🫐 so we know how many crew members to bring in
🫐Leave us a YES in comments ONLY if you can definitely make it!
Adding this date due to the frequent rain chances.
🫐Open on Sat and Mon too from 7-12. (No appts needed) Come and get the blueberries b4 they’re all gone! Great picking still available!
Hot News! Yes we will be open with Upick Blueberries on
Sat 8th from 7-12
Come and get yours before they’re gone!
Backwoods blueberry picking Tip #2:
To speed up picking - always use both hands to pick and “roll” the ripe berries into ur palms. Keep that bucket under you to catch the ones that escape!
Backwoods blueberry picking Tip:
“Use the buddy system” - take turns with ur buddy holding up the branches to find the plentiful berries hiding underneath!
**UPDATE****
We will be open on Saturday 8th morning from 7-12
We’ll be open in between rains (if we get any) as long as no lightening!
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Lots of blueberries left! Come see us on Mon & Wed before they’re all gone!
Ps- we’ll know more about Sat after Wednesday morning.
Upick Blueberries
Open Mon, July 3rd and Wed, July 5th
From 7-12
Hoping for Saturday too!
We will be open today Sat July 1st from 7-12. Showers on and off this morning. Please come prepared!! Lots of berries!
Open tomorrow - Update Pls Read
**Sat July 1st From 7-12**
🫐We’ve been blessed with rain ☔️and hoping for more tonight so might want mud boots tomorrow! 🥾😊
🫐We’ll be picking as planned as long as there’s no lightening⚡️We’ll POST if weather prohibits picking.
🫐New!! Local Honey 🍯 now in our store!! 🐝🐝🐝🐝
Merry Christmas everyone! And a Happy New Year filled with Blessings! 🎄🎉🙏🏻
We are so fortunate to have such a talented artist that lives near us. What an amazing heirloom he and his associate Jen made for us using cherry wood from Beck’s dad’s orchard. Thank you Logan!
What gorgeous weather we’re having! Perfect time to finish up seasonal chores - like strawing the strawberries. This protects them from the harsh winter temps and provides a dry bed for the fruits to lay on next spring. So thankful we got to do this in jackets instead of coveralls and no frozen fingers or toes! Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! 🙏🏻🦃
And the 2022 season is in the books! Summer sure does go by fast. Thanks everyone for another great season! We sure appreciate you. See ya next Spring!
🍑End of Season SALE!
🍑25% off picked peaches!
🍑Dale is ready to turn off the cooler so he’s ready to make a deal - grab some of these CONTENDER peaches before they’re gone!
🍑Open by appointment
🍑Call now to reserve yours 217-436-2510
UPDATE:
🍑Last Call for peaches 2022!
🍑Note shorter hours!
🍑Open Mon 8/15 thru Wed 8/17
🍑8am- NOON only!
Winding this season down - don’t miss out on the best peaches of the season!
**For more info pls see previous posts, message us thru fb, or call 217-436-2510
Reminder:
Closed at Noon today(8/12)
Open Sat 8-Noon Upick and picked!
& Mon-Wed 8am-5pm while peach supply lasts!
Update: *Contenders!* Our farm favorite peach variety is ready this week! Don’t miss out on these wonderful peaches- very freestone & they don’t brown when slicing!
Please note hours on FRIDAY!
🍑May be our LAST week of season
🍑Open:
*Mon-Thurs 8:00am to 5pm
*Friday 8am to 12:00pm and
* Sat 8am to 12:00pm
🍑Call to place orders for 1/2 bushels or more of peaches at 217-436-2510
*smaller amounts always avail in our store for pick up while supplies last!
Update for week of August 8th:
Please note hours on FRIDAY!
Peaches! - pick some up in store or pick some yourself while they last!
🍑May be our LAST week of season
🍑Open Mon-Thurs 8:00am to 5pm
*Friday 8am to 12:00pm and
MAYBE Sat 8am to 12:00pm
(Will post if NOT open on Saturday)
🍑Friday could be our last day
🌽Corn is sold out
🍑Call to place orders for 1/2 bushels or more of peaches at 217-436-2510
*smaller amounts always avail in our store for pick up
Mother Nature worked her magic! Between the heat & rain our peaches have ripened & we’re ready for UPICK again! Store is stocked as well with:
🍑Yellow Freestone Peaches- several different varieties
🍑White Lady white peaches
🍑 Bi-color super sweet corn $5/dz
*Open Mon-Fri from 8-5
*Sat from 8-12 only
*Closed Sunday
Ps - Contenders start Monday!!
Reminder: Store is open with picked peaches!
Upick temporarily closed(only Wed &Thurs) while we’re waiting for ripening!
UPICK Update:
UPICK for peaches is temporarily CLOSED (store is still open) on Wed and Thurs- we are in between varieties
*Peaches still available in store!
Update:
🌽We hv Bi-Color Sweet Corn in store ready to pick up with your peaches!
🍑Upick peaches still available too
🍑White Lady white peaches available now in store!
🍑Peach season should last until Aug 12th or so - will update as we get closer
🍑Contender variety expected next week!
🍑Peach “2nds” and Smalls now avail in
1/2 bushels $20-$24 - call to order at 217-436-2510
** Open M-F from 8-5 and Sat from 8-12
Whether you can, freeze, make wine or just plain eat them - today and this week is PEAK PEACH PICKING time! Come on out to Upick OR PICK UP in our market. Also available-Bi color sweet corn!
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🍑8–5 Mon thru Fri
🍑8-12 Saturday
🍑Peaches are free stone
🍑White peaches starting Aug 1st
Opening Day!
Plenty of peaches in store ready for pick up! Light rain here - bring ur rain boots if u want to U-pick
🍑Peaches Peaches Peaches! 🍑
🍑Opening on Wednesday 7/27
*No appts needed
*Picked Peaches avail in store too!
*Hours THIS WEEK:
Pls Note Thurs is until 12 noon
this week only
*Wed & Fri 8-5
**Thurs & Sat 8-12**Closed Sun
*Pls CALL ahead for 1/2 bushel size or bushels at
🍑217-436-2510 during regular store hours.
* (pls don’t leave orders in comments)
🍑Peachy News: 🍑
We’re getting lots of messages about opening for peaches - hey I was just updating the page pictures haha! We’re guessing that we’ll open sometime that
last week of July.
Chk back closer to that for updates!
UPDATE:
🫐Upick Blueberry season is NOW OVER! Thanks to all who came out over the last 3 weeks. *If u hv an existing order of picked berries on the signup list, you should’ve received a call. If not, pls message me but ONLY if u we’re on that list.
🍑Coming up - Peaches! Probably the last week of July. Check back for opening day updates as we get closer! 🍑😋☺️
*UPDATE: Rain has stopped as of 8:15
- open until Noon today!
Sat 7/9 - Heavy rain here. Hold off until 8:00 before coming out to pick this morning. Should be through by then we hope!
Our phone and internet are not working right now due to storms this morning. Pls refer
to pinned post
for current info or message us through Facebook if necessary. Thanks!
Rain! Glorious Rain!
No complaints here!
Saves us so much work - we won’t hv to irrigate now 😁
27244 Hettick Scottville Road
Hettick, IL
62649
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More temptation 🍓😉🍓
Another video of the strawberry planter
Planting Day! We pushed through the rain this morning and got all the fruit plants and trees in the ground! We planted Contender peaches, Ouachita blackberries, and a new section of strawberries with the help of our awesome crew! Bruce Haschemeyer, Terry Love, and several others - thanks so much for helping today. Such a relief to get these in the ground!
We have been busy here at the farm! Pruning blackberries,tying up blackberries, tilling up ground for planting new strawberries and peaches, and enjoying the beautiful peach blooms! The season seems to be a good week behind schedule which will make our asparagus and strawberry crops later as well. Today we are focusing on the asparagus- which I’ll post about taking orders soon! We routinely till our asparagus ground (very shallow) in the spring for a couple reasons. First, it smooths the ground out to make it easier to walk during picking. Second, it breaks up the old stalks from last year so we don’t jab our hands on them - which is quite painful! The downside to this is it does delay harvest by a week or so - especially with these cooler temps. Sooo it’s quite possible that home gardeners will see theirs “pop up” before ours. Never fear though - we will have an plenty when it gets started. Our asparagus harvest usually lasts through Memorial Day. And now you know! Watch for our next post about taking orders
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