Barthel Fruit Farm

Barthel Fruit Farm Starting in May we offer a vast variety of perennials, herbs, succulents, and vegetable plants.

Then we are closed till September-November when we open with peaches, apples, pumpkins, pears, homemade bakery, beer garden, corn maze, and more!

06/15/2026

End of season sale!

End of season sale is happening now through June 21st! Genovese basil, flowering annuals and vegetable plants (2 1/2 and...
06/15/2026

End of season sale is happening now through June 21st!

Genovese basil, flowering annuals and vegetable plants (2 1/2 and 3 1/2 inch pot size) are buy one, get one free!

Hanging baskets, mixed containers, herbs, succulents, perennials (including hibiscus and butterfly bushes!), and maple syrup are all 10% off!

Open daily 9-5 until June 21st! After June 21st you can find us at the Richfield WI Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10-1 with plants.

Peaches will start in August.
Apples will start in September.

If you’ve been out in your yard and noticed your apple tree is suddenly dropping small fruit, don’t panic. It’s not a si...
06/14/2026

If you’ve been out in your yard and noticed your apple tree is suddenly dropping small fruit, don’t panic. It’s not a sign that something has gone wrong. In fact, it’s perfectly normal, and it’s a good thing. This is known as "June Drop", and our orchard has just started this phase. June drop is the natural process where apple trees shed underdeveloped or unpollinated fruitlets. Rather than waste resources on fruit that’s unlikely to ripen properly, the trees drop them and redirects its energy into strengthening the healthiest fruit. This process helps the trees to avoid exhausting themselves and helps ensure the remaining apples grow large and healthy.

You may have read our post a few days ago when we talked about thinning. Even though the trees will shed fruitlets on their own during this June drop period, the trees will still have to many clusters of fruit remaining. So we help them by taking off a little bit more to help guarantee that trees never get to stressed. This also helps to improve the chances of repeat full bloom the next year, rather than the trees needing a rest year.

The weather today has me craving fall! I cannot wait for that first taste of a fresh apple!

Cute little pumpkin plants 😊🎃
06/14/2026

Cute little pumpkin plants 😊🎃

Fashionably Early Princess Phlox is a favorite for bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies! It blooms about 2-3 weeks earlie...
06/12/2026

Fashionably Early Princess Phlox is a favorite for bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies! It blooms about 2-3 weeks earlier than the average Garden Phlox. In addition to being early blooming, it has a long season of color. Light fuchsia pink flowers and a darker pink eye bloom well into midsummer with some rebloom in fall. It also has exceptional powdery mildew resistance!

Our greenhouse is open daily 9-5 until June 21st! After that we will be at the Richfield WI Farmers Market on Saturdays from 10-1.

Thinning! One of the most important yet tedious jobs we do over the summer. Thinning apples is the process of removing e...
06/08/2026

Thinning! One of the most important yet tedious jobs we do over the summer. Thinning apples is the process of removing excess young fruitlets. This practice helps to direct the tree's energy into the remaining fruit, resulting in larger, higher quality apples. It is also immensely important for next year's crop. Apple trees set their flower buds for next year's crop during the mid-to-late summer of the current year. Because the tree has to support growing fruit while simultaneously trying to build flower buds for the next season, it requires immense energy. If the trees have to heavy of a crop, this will take away from the energy the tree needs for the following year. If not enough energy is stored the trees will produce little or no fruit the following year.

The word “succulent” comes from the Latin “sucus,” which means sap. This is because their leaves are filled with a nutri...
06/07/2026

The word “succulent” comes from the Latin “sucus,” which means sap. This is because their leaves are filled with a nutrient-rich sap, which is why these plants do not need much water and can be fertilized less than other plants!

Our greenhouse is open daily 9-5 with succulents and more!

06/05/2026

We will be at the Richfield WI Farmers Market tomorrow with plants! So excited to see the animals and all the other vendors. Keep an eye on the markets page for all the upcoming events!

06/04/2026

Pumpkins planted!

Genovese basil is 10% off June 3rd- June 12th! Time to make pesto! To make a vibrant and classic Basil Pesto, you only n...
06/03/2026

Genovese basil is 10% off June 3rd- June 12th! Time to make pesto!

To make a vibrant and classic Basil Pesto, you only need 5 minutes and a few fresh ingredients!

Basic Basil Pesto:
½ cup toasted pine nuts
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 small garlic clove
¼ teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
2 cups basil leaves
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for a smoother pesto
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Instructions:
In a food processor, combine the pine nuts, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper and pulse until well chopped.

Add the basil and pulse until combined.

With the food processor running, drizzle in the olive oil and pulse until combined. Add the Parmesan cheese, if using, and pulse to briefly combine. For a smoother pesto, add more olive oil.

For longer storage, freeze it in ice cube trays, then transfer the frozen cubes to an airtight freezer bag.

Address

12246 N Farmdale Road
Mequon, WI
53097

Telephone

+12622422737

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