The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the peaches are ripe, just waiting to be picked! Pick-your-own peaches now available Peach picking season is officially upon us and we are beyond excited. Pick-your-own …
4/30/19 Update: Strawberries are now in season!Here's a peek at the orchard goings-on to prepare for strawberry picking season.Protecting the Strawberries from the Cold When temperatures drop in the winter, strawberries bundle up. The …
The last five generations of the Chiles family have been born and raised right here in Central Virginia. Throughout the years, we’ve perfected the art of entertaining the whole family!Here are our picks …
We have been busy bees over the winter and have a lot of things to share with you!There’s no shortage of things to do---that’s for sure! From renovations to food safety classes to …
To everyone who came out to our family of orchards this year, thank you for another wonderful season.And what a season it was! The rain soaked the crops, making growing conditions challenging. But …
To all of our visitors, thank you for a wonderful year.And there’s much more in store for 2019 At the end of this rainy year, we are looking forward to sunny days ahead. We’ll …
Sweet or savory, baked apples are the perfect treat on a crisp fall day.Ingredients1 Tablespoon oil 2 Tablespoons butter 1 celery stalk, diced 1/4 cup finely diced onion 3/4 pound sausage 1 box stuffing mix or your favorite …
We are in the thick of apple season! We have thousands of visitors in the month of October, so we've assembled some tips to help you navigate your visit whether you're coming for …
When cooking from scratch, fresh is best. Pumpkin puree is an essential ingredient in pumpkin pasta sauce, pumpkin bread, pumpkin pie, and other seasonal recipes. Follow these instructions to make your own homemade …
The secret to flavorful pumpkin bread is homemade pumpkin puree made with fresh-from-the-orchard pumpkins. Take pumpkin bread to the next level with a sweet and tangy cream cheese filling.Ingredients Pumpkin Bread1 large egg 1 cup …
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