At a Farmstand Near You: October 1, 2021
As the days get colder and the nights become downright nippy, a few summer crops are still kicking around in local farmstand bins. That…
At a Farmstand Near You: September 24, 2021
It’s winter squash time again, and as bins fill with all shapes and sizes of this nutty, nutritious staple, thoughts turn to the origin…
At a Farmstand Near You: September 17, 2021
What’s in a name? When it comes to apples, some names immortalize the person who first spotted the variety. Three such apple varieties are…
At a Farmstand Near You: September 10, 2021
Carlson Orchards, 115 Oak Hill Road, 978-456-3916 www.carlsonorchards.com Pick-your-own raspberries, peaches and apples; check the Facebook page for availability and apple varieties ready to pick.…
At a Farmstand Near You: September 3, 2021
While summer vacations may be over, the growing season is not. Early September brings an abundance of local produce to Harvard. Peaches mingle with…
At a Farmstand Near You: August 27, 2021
To the relief of local farmers, Tropical Storm Henri dealt Harvard only a glancing blow last weekend. The lone damage report came from Carlson…
At a Farmstand Near You: August 20, 2021
Local produce season is in full swing. Peaches and tomatoes are the current front-runners, with early apples hot on their heels. Blueberries are waning.…
At a Farmstand Near You: November 6, 2020, and beyond
This is the final farmstand column for the year. It’s been a challenging one for Harvard’s farmers and orchardists with the drought and the…
At a Farmstand Near You: October 30 to November 6, 2020
Carlson Orchards, 115 Oak Hill Road, 978-456-3916 Apple-picking is over, but the store is stocked with Red Rome, Evercrisp, Fuji, Honeycrisp, Gala, Mutsu, Cortland,…
At a Farmstand Near You: October 23 to 30, 2020
Our local farmstands still have plenty of apples to stock up on, and winter squash to roast, and some also have natural fall decorations.…
