We went out to High Hill Orchard, in Meriden, last Saturday as it was opening day for blueberry & peach pickin (white & yellow). I was so full when I left the farm….delicious berries!

I froze some of the berries to get us into fall but I’m going back again tomorrow. I find that putting the berries in canning jars works best.

Wayne, at High Hill Orchard, grows everything without the use of industrial chemicals. However he does offer his peach, pears and apples as ecologically grown.

Wayne is anti pesticides and when he gives his hay rides in the fall he will tell horror stories of other farmers and his own grandfather becoming sick from the chemicals.

He never uses the “big guns” from the chemical industry but uses the less toxic (if there really is such a thing) and only applies if need be.

He also has these spring onions which are so delicious. I waited an entire year for those!

Wayne offers a Winter CSA and last year it was great. I already bought my share for this year.

Check out High Hill Orchard. The farm is only open on weekends right now.

Have a berry peachy day!