Chocolate covered strawberry season only happens twice a year at Orr’s; Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day. Don’t miss out on ordering some of these locally famous chocolate covered strawberries. If you’d like to order now, click here. We’ve been whipping up some of the best chocolate covered strawberries around for about 8 years now. […]
January officially starts peak “citrus season” at Orr’s Farm Market. This is the time of year we start to bring in all kinds of citrus that’s not normally available other times of the year. We source from both Florida and also California. Each state seems to grow different varieties with completely different characteristics. Navel oranges […]
Have you been stuck with the spot of hosting an event or party and felt stuck; Because me too! I’m here to help you create the perfect charcuterie board with all things you can pick up in one place- our farm market. Hopefully after reading this, you’ll feel like you can check one thing off […]
Some of my favorite apples are Granny Smith, Pink Lady, and Mountaineer York. I’m always looking at different ways to prepare them, so I don’t get burnt out, on the same thing. Recently, I’ve been making apple nachos. To make this, wash, and cut up your apple. Heat up some caramel, and chocolate. You can even use peanut butter, if […]
Did you know that we put months of planning into our gardens each year? It’s not as easy as just picking out some seeds, and throwing them in the ground for us. We plant multiple gardens every season, full of lively vigorous plants. Starting in January every year, we have a Garden Planning Meeting as a […]
We’ve invited the public out year after year, since the 1980’s, for pick your own strawberries. That’s over 40 years of planting, tending, and harvesting this tasty fruit. We usually plant our strawberries in late summer or early fall as bare root plants. In November or December, we cover them with plant covers to help protect them […]
Every year, on the second Sunday of May, we celebrate the special women in our life. Did you know that more calls are made on Mother’s Day, than any other day of the year? Personally, my mom and I talk just about every day. I recognize the fact that one day, she won’t be here any longer. That’s […]
Calling all asparagus lovers, the time is here! We just picked the first batch of homegrown asparagus from our gardens. We grow both green, and purple asparagus. What’s the difference you may ask? Purple asparagus tends to taste a tad bit sweeter than the green. Some people say they can’t tell the difference between the […]
Can you believe it’s already April? Seems like just yesterday we were saying farewell to the crazy year of 2020. A new year means new projects here on the farm. Did you know that the big building you see when you pull up to the market on the right is our packing shed? It operates just 6 months […]
