The cold trend this spring continues, making us wonder if we’re skipping summer altogether this year and heading right to December. We’re not letting it fool us, however. Activity is bustling here at the orchard, sometimes reaching a frantic pace.…
A few years ago we were staying with some friends who have a few small kids. Since our evening meals tended to be eaten late, I asked if I could make the afternoon snack, and decided to make guacamole and…
Many of you may have seen the Spotted Lanternfly in this region or noticed the Spotted Lanternfly posters displayed around our market. With few known predators, this pest has been devastating in the Boyertown region and has now been reported…
Tuesday, March 20, was the first day of spring, and our community found itself bracing for an epic snowfall continuing into Wednesday. While friends may gripe about the cold and the snow, it brings a feeling of relief to my…
It’s that time of year when winter is starting to last too long, and you just want more flowers in your life. That’s why I caught up with Vonda Stolzfus, Weaver’s Orchard event coordinator, for this week’s blog. Vonda makes…
My son turned two last week, and while we did make him the obligatory cake, he was way more interested in the new toy helicopter and raspberries that topped in. In fact he ate ALL of the raspberries off the…
Welcome 2018! It’s been a while since I’ve sat down to catch you, our dear readers, up to speed on life on the farm. This New Year has brought with it bustling activity on the orchard and in our personal…
One of the hardest things about winter is that we see fewer bright colors around. That’s one reason that first crocus is so welcome. It’s a flash of brightness among the monochromatic scenes we’ve gotten used to. While you await…
Weaver’s Orchard Farm Market has announced four winners of their eighth annual photo contest, a challenge that invited customers to submit photos of their experiences on the farm throughout the harvest season. First-prize winner Jade Mackay of Glenmoore, PA…
Whoa?! Where did you get that? A museum? That’s the kind of reaction I get when I pull out my cell phone. It’s a heavy black Samsung flip phone, probably designed for people who are not in their 30s like…