That was a nice little rain -  only a third of inch here.  I don't see any heading our way on the radar and our forecast calls for clearing skies this afternoon.  Currently we have very little standing water which I think will be gone in an hour or two.  I think today is going to turn out to be a stellar day.
   There are lots of Strawberries to pick.  The Field Trip side (the left side of the road) is a little bit better drained so we are going to pick Strawberries on both sides of the road.  Two of the fields at the main farm have grassy middles and will be easy to pick in mud free.  The Flower field might be a little slick here at first.
  A high of 65 today with a brisk wind is going to be very nice  although folks might want a small jacket.  Hope to see you soon!
  

  Today turned out to be a beautiful day.  The temperatures dropped mid afternoon and made everyone say "I wish it would stay like this for a week".
    Not a drop of rain so far today.  We still have a good chance tonight and first thing in the morning.  The Farm will be open rain or shine.  We might close the Berry Bounce and Train during a shower but otherwise, all will be running - even Concessions.
     Ripe Strawberry supply is very good.  There will be plenty of berries for tomorrow and probably Sunday too.  Berry production has been all over the place this year but it looks like, weather permitting, all next week should be exceptional picking.
    The Ranunculus flower field is gorgeous.  It seems to me that maybe the field has peaked.  Of course we will pick every last one but I wonder if we can make it to Easter with them.   

     Expect an update in the morning by 9am concerning field conditions.  Hope to see you soon!

It is a beautiful morning!  So far we have not had any rain here at the Farm and currently there is none on the radar.  Our forecast has a good chance of rain at some point today so , if coming today, keep an eye on the sky..  The Farm is open rain or shine so we will be here with smiling faces.
    Ripe Strawberries and beautiful flowers are plentiful.  The picking should be very good today and tomorrow, I think Sunday too but lets see how the next two days go.  Picking Strawberries on both sides of the road today.  Hope to see you soon!

Please remember, the Farm is closed on Wednesday. 

When we started the Farm we decided to close Wednesday so we could take a break and get the kids to Wednesday night church.  Somehow the break never transpired and we ended up working harder on Wednesday than any other day.  Wednesday is the day we do stuff like mowing, cleaning restrooms and stuff we don't like doing around customers.
  
It IS a good day for the fields to rest though which makes Thursday morning the best day of the week to pick.  This Thursday should be no exception.  Thursday and Friday we will be picking Strawberries on the LEFT (turn left at the Field Trip sign) side of the road but you can still pick at the main farm if you want to make just one stop.  Berry production has been up and down but I think we will have berries through April barring any disasters.   These Spring storms are very unpredictable and can bring hail in a moments notice.  I had an old lady tell me one time that if you can hit the hail in the air with an iron skillet it will stop.  Everybody get your skillet out.

The Ranunculus field is spectacular and in full bloom.  I have been told that they are just past peak bloom and will start to decline over the next two to three weeks.  Hopefully they will hang around long enough for Easter but only time will tell.    
Hope to see you soon!

Wow, today was a bigger day than normal.   The weather was beautiful and quite a few folks took advantage of it.
Tomorrow will be fantastic flower picking and decent Strawberry picking.  We will be picking Strawberries on both sides of the road again tomorrow.  Each day more and more berries will ripen.  Hope to see you soon.

Real quick :  Lots of Strawberries for this week.  Tomorrow we will be mainly picking on the left side of the road (turn left at the Field Trip sign).  Lots of beautiful flowers at the main farm.  Lots of Fun, just a lot of lots.  Hope to see you soon! 

Yesssss.......... can you see me smiling!  It is sooooo nice to be able to say to folks arriving at the Farm "we have LOTS of Strawberries and Flowers to Pick".  Today was a fantastic day and tomorrow will be too!  The ground is drying out nicely and tomorrow you should only have to worry about the occasional puddle/ muddy spot.  Our customers continue to be the best and really lift the Farmhands spirits with your congeniality.  Some people drive a good ways to get here - we are honored that they feel we are worth it.  That is why it is so important for us to have plenty to pick.
     Strawberries: LOTS - Tomorrow we will pick on BOTH sides of the road.  The field on the Left side (turn left at the Field Trip sign) will have a much greater supply of ripe berries, but no Flowers or activities.  The fields at the main farm will have Strawberries to pick, just not as many.  If you have children in tow and want to make one stop - come to the main farm.  To load up on berries, go left and then head over to the main Farm for flowers and activities.  
    Ranunculus:  Gorgeous.  I love this flower, it is very beautiful.  The field is bursting with a myriad of colors and we have seen very nice bouquets leave the field.  Be sure to come now while the field is in full bloom.
     I have enjoyed the Concessions being open on weekends to get my weekly fix of Strawberry Lemonade and Hot Dog. Things are going great here on the farm, all we are missing is you! Hope to see you soon.
                              

What a wonderful 1.2 inches of rain.  Nice and slow, a Farmers Rain that had time to soak in.  And most of it has done just that, soaked in.  The Parking Lot and Green Belts are already dried out. 
    Strawberries:  I expect tremendous picking for at least a week.  The plants and berries badly needed a washing and already look much happier.  The fields are loaded with ripe berries just waiting for you.  The only problem now is stopping  - remember, each box holds ABOUT $22 level full. 
   Ranunculus Flowers look Amazing.  That flower field is putting on a show.  This will be a great weekend for them.
   All the activities are going great and everyone is smiling from the recent rains.  I think it will not be hard to stay mud free and it won't be hard to find a pocket of mud - better keep an eye on the children.
​   Hope to see you soon!!!!!!

A little drizzle is falling, just enough to make you wet after about 30 minutes.  The forecast calls for some clearing this afternoon and there is nothing on the radar.  Come on out or maybe wait until the afternoon.  Not muddy but the ground is wet.  It is going to be a great day and great weekend.  More updates to follow.