Pick-Your-Own
Support local agriculture and make lifelong memories by picking your own fruit or cutting your own holiday tree at Linvilla Orchards!
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Asparagus
We have three varieties of Asparagus on the farm! Mary Washington, Purple Passion, and Millennium!
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Mid April | Late April | |
Garlic
Garlic is a superfood! Garlic contains both C and B vitamins as well as strong anti-inflammatory properties.
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Early July | Mid August | |
Figs
Figs are a new addition to our orchard and are quickly becoming a favorite here on the farm! Figs are a sweet, candy-like fruit.
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Early September | Late October | |
Apples – GoldRush
Bright golden-green with flesh that is fine-textured, crisp and creamy white. This apple is great for snacks, salads and especially baking in pies.
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Late October | Late November | |
Apples – Pink Lady
Crunchy textured apple and a tart taste with a sweet finish. Excellent for eating and baking.
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Late October | Early November | |
Apples – Granny Smith
Tart apple which is excellent for baking!
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Late October | Mid November | |
Apples – Aztec Fuji
Very sweet, firm, crisp and juicy, the Fuji is an excellent apple for eating, baking, sauce and salads!
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Mid September | Early October | |
Apples – Autumn Rose Fuji
Excellent apple for eating - delicious in salads and great for sauce.
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Mid September | Early November | |
Apples – Fuji |
Mid October | Late October | |
Apples – Stayman Winesap
Sweet/tart. Great all around apple. Delicious for eating fresh and baking. Great for salads, sauce, baking and pies.
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Mid October | Mid October | |
Bicolor Corn |
Mid June | Mid October | |
Zinnias
Gorgeous bright and vibrant flowers.
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Mid June | Mid September | |
Apples – Golden Delicious
Sweet eating apple, great for salads.
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Mid September | Mid October | |
Apples – Cameo
Crisp tart/ sweet apple. Great for eating, salads, sauces and baking.
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Early October | Early November | |
Apples – Macoun
(pronounced Ma-cown) This apple has snow white flesh and is sweet, juicy and aromatic. It is an excellent all around apple - great for eating, sauce, baking and salads!
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Mid September | Early October | |
Apples – Honeycrisp
A sweet, firm, crisp and juicy apple, the Honeycrisp is a terrific all-around apple!
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Late August | Mid September | |
Apples – Mutsu
Mutsu is an excellent dessert, salad, and cider apple. It has a sweet, light flavor when cooked, and it holds its shape well. Mutsu can grow quite large (a pie may require as few as three apples).
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Mid October | Late October | |
Apples – Crimson Crisp
Medium sized bright red colored apple. Very good, rich, sweet, slightly tart flavor. Crisp! Excellent for eating, and baking.
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Mid September | Late September | |
Apples – Empire
The Empire apple is a cross between McIntosh and Red Delicious varieties. It has a sweet-tart combination with the sweetness of the Red Delicious and tartness of the McIntosh.
Excellent for eating and salads. Good for sauces and baking.
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Mid September | Late October | |
Apples – Cortland
Sweet apple, with a hint of tartness, juicy with a tender, snow-white flesh. Excellent for eating, salads, sauces, pies and baking!
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Early September | Late September | |
Yellow Peaches
We grow 45 varieties of peaches. The varieties are both yellow and white, freestone and cling.
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Mid June | Early September | |
Raspberries
Raspberries are nature's candy. They are sweet and delicious!
Notes: Raspberries contain powerful antioxidants that work against free radicals, inhibiting tumor growth and decreasing inflammation in the body. The potassium in raspberries supports heart health and they are extremely high in fiber.
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Mid June | Late August | |
Cut Your Own Tree
Take your whole family on a hayride to the Christmas tree fields to select your tree. The majority are 5' to 7' Douglas Fir.
Notes: We provide a saw for you to cut the tree. Then we haul your tree back, shake the loose needles, wrap it up and even tie it to your car! We can also drill a hole in your tree for "Stand Straight" Christmas Tree Stands.The majority of our trees are 5' to 7' Douglas Fir. We also have some Canaan Fir.
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Mid November | Late December | |
Apples – Jonagold
A delicious eating apple, (a cross of Golden Delicious and Jonathan apples) with a unique honey-tart flavor.
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Late September | Early October | |
Apples – Red Delicious
Sweet eating apple
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Mid September | Late October | |
Apples – Jonamac
A cross between Jonathan and McIntosh apples, Jonamac is closer to a McIntosh in terms of flavor, just a bit sweeter. Many people love the touch-of-honey taste of a Jonamac, a great eating apple!
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Late August | Mid September | |
Apples – EverCrisp
A cross between a Honeycrisp and a Fuji, this apple has the best traits of both! It is sweet, firm and juicy and is an excellent all-around apple!
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Early October | Early November | |
Tomatoes
Beefsteak
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Early July | Early October | |
Sunflowers
Over 5,000 plants and 8 different varieties of Sunflowers have been planted on the farm creating a magical and breathtaking experience! It's a photo opportunity that you won't want to miss.
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Mid July | Late September | |
Apples- Firestorm Honeycrisp 8/28 open until 12pm
Firestorm is a highly colored red strain of Honeycrisp. Firestorm retains all of the characteristics of the standard Honeycrisp with the addition of improved coloration.
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Late August | Mid September | |
Asian Pears |
Mid August | Early September | |
Crispie Pears
It is a medium-sized, yellow pear and has a firm yet juicy texture with great flavor.
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Late August | Early September | |
Apples – Autumn Crisp
Sweet / tart taste. This extra crisp and juicy apple is a favorite salad apple because it is slower to brown after slicing!
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Mid September | Late September | |
Concord Grapes |
Mid August | Mid September | |
Nectarines
Yellow Nectarines. Similar to peaches, but without the fuzz coating. Nectarines tend to be smaller then peaches, but are sweeter.
Notes: Nectarines are an excellent source of vitamin C, fiber and protein.
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Early July | Early August | |
Sweet Peppers
Yellow, Green, and Red
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Early July | Late October | |
Eggplant
Black Beauty, Japanese, Sicilian, Italian, White and Purple varieties
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Early July | Late October | |
Apples – Premier Honeycrisp
A large apple that's red with a yellow background color. Big, juicy, crisp and sweet.
Notes: We grow over 25 varieties of Apples. Each apple has their own unique taste and use. Different Apples are better for eating, baking, sauce and salad toppers!
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Early August | Mid August | |
White Peaches
White peaches are just as sweet as yellow peaches. Their tartness lessens as they ripen.
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Mid July | Late August | |
Apples – Pristine
A crisp texture and a sweet-tart flavor, Pristine apples make for a tasty and healthy treat. Beyond being a great eating apple, their high sugar content makes them excellent for cooking and baking.
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Early September | Late September | |
Apples – Gala
Sweet and crisp, this apple is a favorite for eating fresh or in salads!
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Late August | Mid September | |
Strawberries
Strawberries are the first PYO crop Linvilla offers and they're Farmer Norm's favorite crop! There is nothing more delicious than freshly picked Linvilla strawberries. Note: Container size varies on Festival days.
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Late May | Mid September | |
Blackberries
Thornless
Notes: They are loaded with vitamin C, but are low in calories and sodium. They are an excellent source of both soluble and insoluble fiber.
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Early July | Late July | |
Donut Peaches – White
White variety. They are the size and shape of a donut, especially when the small, round pit comes out, leaving a perfect hole in the center of this fruit. Also known as Saturn peaches which makes sense if you view the pit as the planet and flesh as one big ring around it.
Notes: Donut Peaches are a good source of Potassium and Vitamin A.
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Mid July | Early August | |
Donut Peaches – Yellow
Yellow variety. These peaches are the size and shape of a donut, especially when the small, round pit comes out, leaving a perfect hole in the center of this fruit. Also known as Saturn peaches which makes sense if you view the pit as the planet and flesh as one big ring around it.
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Mid July | Early August | |
Apples – McIntosh
Slightly tart apple. Crisp and very juicy. A solid all-around apple that is delicious eating, bakes well, makes great sauce and is delicious in salads!
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Early September | Late September | |
Sour (Pie) Cherries
Linvilla grows both sweet cherries and sour (pie) cherries. Cherry season is in June!
Notes: Cherries are a low-calorie snack with large amounts of vitamins, antioxidants and plant compounds. They reduced the risk of several diseases including cancer, heart disease and diabetes.
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Early June | Late June | |
Peonies
Peonies are a beautiful flower typically used in cut flower bouquets. While Peonies are in season and available for Pick-Your-Own we suggest purchasing tickets early in the morning. We anticipate having to close this crop due to heat later in the day.
Harvesting tips below are from the Farmer's Almanac.
Notes: "Cut long stems in the morning when the buds are still fairly tight. You can wrap freshly cut peony stems in damp paper towel and put them in a plastic bag in the refrigerator until you’re ready to use them. When removing the peonies from the refrigerator give the stems a fresh cut and place them in lukewarm water to wake them up."
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Late May | Early June | |
Apples – Smokehouse
Firm and Juicy! A great all-purpose apple!
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Mid September | Early October | |
Apples – Sansa
Sansa apples are sweet and juicy with a little tang. Sansa are also good for fresh eating or for making apple sauce.
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Early September | Mid September | |
Apples – Summer Rambo
One of the first apples in early America. Attractive, large, brightly striped, red fruit. Breaking, crisp, exceptionally juicy flesh. Excellent fresh or in sauce!
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Late August | Mid September | |
Apples – Tydeman’s Red
Tydeman’s Red are medium to large-sized apples with thin, shiny, dark red skin. Inside, they have juicy, firm though not crisp flesh, with a mild flavor.
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Mid August | Mid September | |
Apples – Smokehouse
Firm and juicy apple, perfect for fresh eating, cooking and baking. Lively flavor makes for excellent cider.
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Mid September | Late September | |
Apples – Ginger Gold
This apple has a fairly mild flavor, and is a bit sharper than Golden Delicious but still sweet for an early variety. It is equally good for eating fresh or baking.
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Early August | Mid August | |
Yellow String Beans |
Early June | Mid July | |
Apples – Zestar
Crisp and juicy the Zestar apple has a sweet/tart taste with a hint of brown sugar. Excellent for eating!
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Early August | Mid August | |
Blueberries
Just one cup of Blueberries contains 3.6 grams of fiber, 25% of the recommended daily amount of vitamin C and antioxidants.
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Late June | Early August | |
Niagra Grapes
Niagara, sometimes known as "White Concord" is most recognized as a grape for juice or jelly.
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Mid August | Early September | |
Hot Peppers
Jalapeno, Cherry, Habanero & Long Hots
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Early July | Late October | |
Rhubarb |
Late May | Early July | |
Yellow Squash & Zucchini
Yellow & Green Squash available pre-picked at PYO Shed.
Notes: Summer squash is a rich source of Vitamin A and C, magnesium, fiber, folate, riboflavin, phosphorus, potassium and Vitamin B6. In addition, it is high in manganese, a mineral which helps the body process fats, carbohydrates, and glucose. Most importantly, it's yummy!
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Mid June | Early September | |
Spring Onions |
Late May | Mid July | |
Lettuce
Butter, Red, Green and Romaine
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Late May | Early July | |
Cucumbers
Cucumbers & Kirby
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Early August | Early October | |
Apricots
Apricots do not contain any saturated fat, sodium or cholesterol.
Notes: Not always available in great numbers due to their sensitivity to frost. First time in 2 years, our crop was not effected and they are delicious!
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Mid July | Mid August | |
Pluot
A cross between a Plum & an Apricot
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Early July | Early August | |
Plums
Plums are a very nutritious fruit. Both plums and prunes are an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants.
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Early July | Mid August | |
Sugar PlumsNotes: Plums are an excellent source vitamin C. Plums are also a great source of vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin B1, B2, B3, B6, B9 and vitamin E.
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Mid July | Mid August | |
Yellow Plums
The Shiro plum is a large, round, yellow plum with an mild, sweet flavor.
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Mid July | Mid July | |
White or Red Onions |
Early June | Mid July | |
Strawberries – Strawberry Festival
Includes a hayride to the fields.
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Late May | Mid June |
Picking your own fruit is an age-old idea with a fresh new approach
We do the planting and growing. You do the picking. It is as close as you can come to having your own garden without the space, work and expense. Due to our size, we can offer a diverse variety of many fruits and vegetables.
We present the opportunity to learn how different fruit crops are grown, see these fruits ripen and experience the difference in taste and appearance between varieties of each fruit. For instance, we grow 45 varieties of yellow and white peaches, picking for each variety lasts about a week and peach season lasts from July through September. We grow 30 varieties of both eating and cooking apples. Apple picking starts in early August.
“Pick Your Own” is entertaining and fun. It is an outdoor activity that can be enjoyed by the whole family. The fresh air and sunshine are great for your health, the hayride to the fields and orchards is an adventure, and of course the fruit always tastes better when you’ve just picked it. We also offer helpful suggestions for new ways to prepare and preserve the fruit that you pick.
What better family outing is there than coming to the farm, having a fun-filled experience and ending up with a refrigerator full of great tasting, healthy produce!
Our Crops
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Apples
Linvilla grows 25 different varieties of apples on 20 acres of orchards. We have a variety for every taste preference! There is nothing like picking and eating a fresh apple right off the tree.
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Apricots
Apricots are not always available in great numbers due to their sensitivity to frost. When they are available, a tree ripened apricot is a unique treat not often found at other farms or markets.
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Asparagus
Asparagus plants are perennial vegetables that produce tasty, tender spears year after year.
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Cherries
Like apricots, cherries have a very short season and are quite sensitive to our Northeast weather conditions! Picking often lasts only one to three days each season so be sure to keep an eye on our website to get your chance!
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Nectarines
White and yellow nectarines offer the same juiciness and great flavor as our peaches without the fuzz. Nectarines tend to be slightly smaller than their peach counterparts but are basically interchangeable with peaches for cooking or including them in fresh salads.
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Peaches
We grow 45 varieties of peaches. The varieties are both yellow and white, freestone and cling. Our newly planted varieties are adding excitement to our early picking season; don't miss our Desiree or Rich May peaches! Your taste buds will be forever spoiled by the flavor and juiciness of a tree-ripened peach!
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Pears
Asian, Crispie, Harrow Sweet, Blake's Pride and Sunrise are the pear varieties offered at Linvilla. Commercial production is limited here in the Northeast so if you like to support local agriculture, get your pears at Linvilla!
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Plums
Plums are a sweet delicious summertime treat. This fruit is also often used in baking (tarts, cobblers, turnovers) and can also be used to make jam, juice, and wine. Grilled plums can be added to a sweet dessert or drizzled with balsamic for a savory treat. Pop your plums in a dehydrator to make your own delicious prunes! Prunes can be pickled for a sensational and unusual side dish!
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Blackberries
Our thornless blackberries are very large and are one of our easiest berries to pick. In addition to making excellent jam, Blackberries are high in vitamin C, K and in fiber and are terrific in smoothies or cocktails. They bring a fabulous burst of flavor to salads and bbq sauce. A staff favorite is a grilled blackberry, bacon and brie sandwich! What a treat!
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Blueberries
We grow seven varieties of blueberries. Recent studies champion the health benefits of nutritious blueberries! Many visitors enjoy picking raspberries and blueberries as their seasons coincide for 2 weeks. Have you ever made a raspberry or blueberry pie?
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Raspberries
Our 6 varieties of raspberries ripen during both an early summer and fall season. Early summer season is late June through mid-July. Raspberries are a little more work to pick than other berries but they're worth the effort! If you can get them home without eating them all (!), raspberries are fabulous in jam, salads, sauces, smoothies, cocktails and tarts. Raspberries pair well with chipotle or other hot peppers in glazes for a main course.
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Strawberries
Our Pick-Your-Own season begins with strawberries in late May. Strawberries are the first PYO crop Linvilla ever offered and they're Farmer Norm's favorite crop! Strawberry picking is one of our best photo ops. Our Summer and Fall variety is Seascape and can be picked from late-June through mid-October. Linvilla is on the cutting edge of ever-bearing strawberry production which is new and evolving.
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Eggplant
Did you know that eggplant is actually a fruit? Commonly thought of as a vegetable, because they grow from a flowering plant and contain seeds, eggplants are actually fruit! We grow a wide variety of eggplants in an interesting range of shapes and colors. Whether you plan to bake, broil or grill this fruit, you'll receive a ton of nutrients and health benefits. Eggplant is low in calories and sodium, and is a good source of dietary fiber, potassium, and B vitamins.
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Peppers
We grow traditional green bell peppers along with yellow and orange bells. Linvilla highly recommends the new Canario pepper, an excellent yellow Marconi - a must try! We also grow a wide variety of hot peppers in varying colors and intensities: Jalapeno, Habanero, Serrano, Cherry Bomb, Cayenne and more!
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Sweet Corn
Linvilla Orchards prides ourselves on picking and selling freshly picked sweet corn every day when it is in season.
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Tomatoes
There is nothing more exciting to a tomato lover than a ripe, juicy vine-ripened tomato! We offer beefsteak, plum, cherry, grape and heirloom varieties for slicing, canning, sauces and salads.
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Rhubarb
Rhubarb is a colorful and flavorful, yet under-appreciated, vegetable. Rhubarb is a great source of vitamin K1, which is important for blood clotting and bone health. Simmer chopped rhubarb, red onion, balsamic vinegar and mustard and create a lovely sauce for fish. A favorite recipe here at the farm is simply chopped rhubarb cooked down in a sauce pan with just water and sugar. Serve it over ice cream or yogurt for a taste of the past! Delicious!
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Grapes
Linvilla grows three varieties of seeded cooking and eating grapes: Early Concord (Fredonia), Concord and Niagara. Make some jam or squeeze them for juice!
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Flowers
The sunflower field is a unique and breathtaking experience. Along with 8 different varieties of sunflowers, we grow Zinnias!
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Peonies
PEONIES are a beautiful flower used in cut flower bouquets and available for cut your own. They bloom for a few short weeks at the end of May to early June. Farmer Norm has dedicated a section of the farm to share the beauty of the Peony. It is a don't miss opportunity.
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Pluots
A cross between a Plum & an Apricot
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Onions
Fresh Onions!
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Christmas Trees
Take your whole family on a hayride to the Christmas tree fields to select your tree. The majority are 5′ to 7′ Douglas Fir.
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Figs
Figs are a new addition to our orchard and are quickly becoming a favorite here on the farm!
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