After all is said and done how did 2012 turn out?

That is a good question and one we have been asked many times. The answer is as bad as we had feared. The crop insurance payments covered about 35% of our losses. Thankfully we had receivables from 2011 (an outstanding year) to carry us through. The good news is so far the weather for 2013 has been great...cold and snowy. The long term forecast is for a "normal" growing season. We are busy ordering trees, bushes and seeds for planting this spring. We are excited to be facing a new season with all of the challenges the year will offer and we hope never to see a year like 2012 again.

Thank you for all your support in 2012 and we look forward to seeing you in 2013.

October You Pick Offerings.

G and S Orchards offers many different items to You Pick during the month of October. We have Red and Yellow Raspberries, Tomatoes and You Dig Potatoes available until the 1st hard frost or while supplies last (which ever comes first).

We also have lots and lots of Pumpkins. Over 14 different varieties of all shapes, sizes and colors for you to choose from and the prices are very reasonable!

Cortland, Crispin, Empire, Fuji, Gala, Golden Delicious, Ida Red, Macoun, McIntosh and Spy Gold Apples are available for picking. If the apples are limited on the trees already picked bins of apples will be available for you to "Pick" from. The inclement weather this spring reduced the apple crop so we are trying to make your experience the best possible under the circumstances by supplying already picked apples.

We thank you for your understanding and continued patronage.

September is Bartlett Pear time.

September marks the return of school and with that comes the Bartlett Pear season. These are the "green" pears that turn yellow when ripe. They are smooth and sweet. This pear is the preferred variety for canning. We have these and plenty of other fruits and vegetables on the Farm Stand.

Peaches are here!

August marks the beginning of the free stone or cling free Peach season. What does this mean? Free stone or Cling free is when the pit of the Peach comes away cleanly from the meat or flesh of the fruit. It makes canning and processing of the Peach easier. It does not have any impact on the taste or flavour. We will have plenty of Peaches on the Farm Stand and at Fairport Farmers Market (Saturday mornings only). Please contact us to place large quantity orders. 

The Farm Stand also has an assortment of Fruits and Vegetables including tomatoes and pickles for canning.

Summer You Pick Season Closing July 29th.

It is hard to believe July is already half over. Where does the time go? If you want to pick Blueberries you need to get here soon. The Summer You Pick season will end at 1:30pm on Sunday July 29th. We will reopen on Saturday September 8th for the fall season. Don't be upset if you waited too long - the Farm Stand will be open daily with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables!

       

                                                  

You Pick Raspberries, Gooseberries, Currants and Blueberries.

We have plenty of "bush" berries this season. Come out daily from 7:30 am to 1:30 pm (weather permitting) for You Pick Raspberries and Blueberries. Or try a new recipe for Gooseberries or Currants. See you soon!

The Season will officially Start on the 13th of June!

We are so excited to get this season underway! The Farm Stand is opening on the 13th of June. We will have fresh picked peas - shell, snow and snap. Along with yummy Strawberries and Rhubarb. Personally I love Rhubarb all by itself either stewed or in a pie or in crisp. I save the Strawberries for fresh eating or sliced over ice cream (Gary's favorite).


Our You Pick Strawberry plants have not recovered from the freeze they experienced 3 nights in a row in late April. We don't think they will produce a viable crop for the You Pick season this year. We plan to open the You Pick with Red Raspberries later in June.


We hope to see you soon.