Harvest Weeks: Herbs

Harvest Weeks at the Farm. As the end of the gardening season approaches, learn about autumn harvest activities and preserving foods through interactive demonstrations and food tastings each week:

• Herbs – Sept. 20-26. Learn about harvesting and drying herbs and their medicinal and culinary uses.
• Apples – Sept. 27-Oct. 3 and Oct. 11-17.There are 2,500 varieties of apples grown in the United States. Find out which ones are grown locally here in Vermont. Sample several varieties and taste the differences. See how we make Mini Apple Pies – enjoy a sample and take home the recipe!
• Pumpkins & Squash – Oct. 4-10 and Oct. 18-24. Did you know pumpkins and squash are actually considered a fruit? Learn about the different varieties of these two fruits and how they are stored for the winter. See a demonstration of our Squash Gnocchi recipe and enjoy samples.
• Putting Food By – Oct. 25-31. Help harvest food from our gardens.  Learn methods to preserve food to last through the winter, including canning, drying, and pickling. See a quick pickling demonstration and enjoy a sample.