When it comes to fall produce, pears are often overshadowed by apples and pumpkins. But it’s a mistake not to enjoy them while they’re in season. Whenever I remember this fall fruit, I’m pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoy…
I love peach season. Berry season is great, but it always seems to fly by. Peach season gets off to a slow and steady start and continues for about two months! Right now is prime time for enjoying peaches –…
This year, good health and warm weather seem more precious than ever. In order to stay healthy, I’ve made sacrifices just as you have. I don’t mind wearing masks as much as I mind missing beloved family members and good…
Brandon Hertzler has worked in pick-your-own at Weaver’s Orchard for over 10 years. He has also played key roles in the growth, development, and implementation of numerous Weaver’s Orchard initiatives, including our cooking classes and orchard explorers programs which we…
I am the bakery manager at Weaver’s Orchard. I moved to the US from the Philippines when I got married in 2004. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Major in General Science. I have a 14-year-old…
What is my favorite memory from my childhood growing up on the orchard? Well, it’s hard to pick one thing, but if I had to pick one favorite that occurred most often, it would have to be picking fruit straight off the plant/bush/tree…
Becky Howe: I started working for Weaver’s Orchard in 2015 and was hired to be the food safety director. Since then my roles have grown and I wear many hats around the farm. I still oversee food safety and deal…
For me, one silver lining to this pandemic shutdown is the return of a communal midday meal. My familial pandemic pod includes–in addition to me–my husband and my 24-year-old daughter, who moved home just as stay-at-home orders commenced. Both my…
There’s something about dessert that is just so satisfying. But, when it comes to overactive children, I prefer to limit their sweets in general, but especially near bedtime. That’s why we recently began giving our kids plain yogurt with fruit…
Meet Shirah Burns, Marita Musser and Katie Smith. They are our new curbside pick-up and online store employees, keeping everything running smoothly! Shirah Burns, Curbside Pick-up Administrator: For the past few years, I have enjoyed various job opportunities including: receptionist, cashier, elementary school…