Category Archives: In Season

Even though we have watered our apple orchard, this extended dry spell has taken its toll. We got a good soaking rain last night, but I fear it has been too little too late. Many of our apples began dropping … Continue reading →

Every season we encounter different challenges. This year is no exception. With a drier than normal May, and continued problems with rodents (moles, voles, and pocket gophers), we will not be having pick-your-own blueberries this season. We hope to have … Continue reading →

If you got the strawberries, we got the rhubarb. Nothing tastes better than a fresh strawberry-rhubarb pie. For that matter, there are plenty of recipes using rhubarb that don’t even call for strawberries. Supplies are limited, so if you would … Continue reading →

As a new year begins, new hope rises for a fruitful new season of mind, body, and soul. Here’s hoping you find in your 2012 a bountiful harvest in all these ways. Solus Invictus (For my purposes: Genesis 8:22) I … Continue reading →

We very much regret not posting our apple forecast much earlier. Whereas all of our varieties save one would normally been available long before now (September is our main apple season here in Oklahoma), the fact of the matter is … Continue reading →

Well it came at least ten days early this year, and I can’t really tell you why. The fact still remains: We are out of blueberries for 2011. We did have a hail storm in early May, but I didn’t … Continue reading →

June means blueberries. Call to set up your time to come out and pick. Early is better than later, as it heats up quickly this time of year. We hesitated to even post that they are ready, as a list … Continue reading →

The first produce of the season out of the garden here at High-Fence Farm is always asparagus and rhubarb. Both perennials, and both technically vegetables, only asparagus makes its way to the table during the main part of the meal. … Continue reading →