Maple Lawn Farms – Page 4

29 Jul 2021

You know about donuts… but Donut Peaches are here.

Agritourism, Family Business, Maize Quest Corn Maze & Fun Park, Maple Lawn Farms, Seasonal Business

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1BOtb0o4B4 See Donut Peaches LIVE on the trees at the farm! Have you ever tried one?? Peaches are HERE! Gala & StarFire freestone yellow peaches, Jade White Nectarines & Eastern Glo Nectarines - Make an efficient trip and get ALL THREE! Farm & Winery Open Hours Pick-Your-Own: Mon-Sat 8AM-5PM, Sun 1PM-5PM Farm Market: Mon-Sat 8AM-5PM, Sun 1PM-5PM Bakery: Fri-Sat 8AM-5PM, Sun 1PM-5PM Winery: Sat 12PM-5PM, Sun 1PM-5PM Sunflower Festival: Aug 6-8, 13-15,20-22 Maize Quest: Opening Saturday Sept 4, 2021! Maple Lawn Farms Why you have to try stuff, even at the risk of failing. Arnold Schwarzenegger once said, "To be a true maverick, you have to break some of…

21 Jul 2021

Peaches, yesteryear & today, plus some old pictures.

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That's lil' Farmer Hugh, age 5, working in the packing house. The lid is going on a 38lb, wax box of peaches in approximately 1980. What were you doing in 1980? Peaches are HERE! Sentry & Gala yellow peaches, Jade & Eastern Glo Nectarines and Blueberries - Make an efficient trip and get ALL THREE! Sentry are SEMI-CLING, so they come free from the pit when ripe, but are not technically 'freestone" peaches - but they sure are tasty! Farm & Winery Open Hours Pick-Your-Own: Mon-Sat 8AM-5PM, Sun 1PM-5PM Farm Market: Mon-Sat 8AM-5PM, Sun 1PM-5PM Bakery: Fri-Sat 8AM-5PM, Sun 1PM-5PM Winery: Sat 12PM-5PM, Sun 1PM-5PM Sunflower Festival: Aug…

16 Jul 2021

Sentry Peaches are ready, come & get’em + Jade Nectarines

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Great News: Peaches are HERE! "Sentry" peaches, a delicious, semi-freestone peach on on the trees and ready to pick for the weekend. We also have Jade & Eastern Glo Nectarines and Blueberries - Make an efficient trip and get ALL THREE! Sentry are SEMI-CLING, so they come free from the pit when ripe, but are not technically 'freestone" peaches - but they sure are tasty! Farm & Winery Open Hours Pick-Your-Own: Mon-Sat 8AM-5PM, Sun 1PM-5PM Farm Market: Mon-Sat 8AM-5PM, Sun 1PM-5PM Bakery: Fri-Sat 8AM-5PM, Sun 1PM-5PM Winery: Sat 12PM-5PM, Sun 1PM-5PM Sunflower Festival: Aug 6-8, 13-15,20-22 Maize Quest: Opening Saturday Sept 4, 2021! Maple Lawn Farms Peach Season…

24 Jun 2021

More than just picking

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Blueberry Patch Is Open! Farm & Winery Open Hours Pick-Your-Own: Mon-Sat 8AM-5PM, Sun 1PM-5PM Farm Market: Mon-Sat 8AM-5PM, Sun 1PM-5PM Bakery: Fri-Sat 8AM-5PM, Sun 1PM-5PM Winery: Sat 12PM-5PM, Sun 1PM-5PM Maize Quest: Opening Saturday Sept 4, 2021! Pick a whole bunch because freezing is EASY! Place the blueberries on a tray, single layer and freeze, THEN after frozen individually, put them in ziploc bags. Ready for a trip to the farm? Hey gang, YES! The farm is OPEN for blueberry picking and we are excited to welcome you back. As I was prepping for the week, I realized how many messages I'd received over the…

18 Jun 2021

Monday June 21st kicks off Blueberry Picking & Lavender Plants

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We have missed you so much! THIS MONDAY the farm, farm market, and blueberry patch open at 8AM for pick-your-own + you may purchase our extra lavender plants - Read more below... 2021 Kicks off with Blueberries & Lavender Plants?! Hello from the farm! Blueberries are here and the crop looks great! Your family NEEDS a trip to the farm because: Fresh outdoor air.Delicious blueberries, and yes, you can sample a few in the patch...Treats, like ice cream (Starting next Friday) & blueberry lemonade slushies (Starting Monday)Order from the bakery with Dee when you arrive, we'll have your items fresh baked when you return…

11 Jun 2021

What’s new at the 2021 Sunflower Festival at Maple Lawn Farms

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We are planting like crazy with over 50 varieties to create more vistas like these than ever. 2021 Sunflower Ticketing is LIVE! Hello from the farm! What a difference a year makes! We are planning to be open for the sunflower festival in 2021 starting Aug 6th and we have LOTS in store for you!See you soon in the fields, So, the plan for YOUR festival experience: NEW 1-acre of recently planted lavender will make a minor appearance as it grows into a July festival of its own in 2022.NEW varieties: Jenny ordered 51 varieties, many are multi-branching meaning you get a dozen…

06 May 2021

Last 93 Flats, Slo-Mo Corn Trucks & what’s on a farmer’s mind.

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Check out the progress on so many projects on the farm. Spring has sprung! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrijiNhl_zg Strawberries from Patterson Farms last ~93 flats and going fast! We have MORE treats for you, too. #1. is we have our Strawberry Wine ready for this year's event.#2. Get a pound cake and NEW Strawberry Syrup for dessert.#3. Why Cook? Pondview Farm is coming with Pit Meats, homemade Mac & Cheese, plus homemade Coleslaw meals for you to take home, too! Last 93 Flats, Slo-Mo corn trucks & what's on a farmer's mind. Hey [[ contact.first_name | default: 'Friend' ]], Drive-Thru Strawberry Festival is…

22 Apr 2021

Strawberry flats are going fast as we plant apple trees on the farm.

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Our 2nd-ever Strawberry Drive-Thru is over 57% reserved and we don't want you to miss it! We're out planting apple trees as the strawberries ripen at Patterson Farms! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5R2TuV5Yjc See a Slo-Mo video of our digger in action. Got kids who love diggers?! Click Above... NOW: Strawberries 57% RESERVED Hey [[ contact.first_name | default: 'Friend' ]], Just a quick heads up: Strawberries are CONFIRMED for May 22nd, and we are sold through over half of the order. Unfortunately, we cannot get as many berries as usual for this event, so please reserve early! We have farm friends, the Patterson's in North Carolina…

02 Apr 2021

Strawberry Hopes & Dreams

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With cold weather on the way, we're thinking about North Georgia farmers. Did you enjoy our April Fool's story yesterday? Currently, there are no Dino bones found on the farm, but we are still digging in the area. I hope you get a chuckle and smile out of our silliness! NOW: The Real News Hey Friends, Strawberry Hopes & Dreams - Just a quick heads up: Strawberries for the 2021 Drive-Thru might be a little more limited than we imagined. Drew planted extra for us, but the cold temps coming have him a bit worried. If you could spare a thought or prayer…

27 Oct 2020

Freedom through discipline. Life lessons from the farm.

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1984 photo by Gail McPherson of the Paul McPherson, Generation 4, after the completion of the farm market you know and enjoy today. Growth happens slowly over time; a lesson it took me awhile to learn. Freedom through discipline. Life lessons from the farm. Hello from the farm! The full quote is from Jocko Willink, Navy Seal: "Freedom is what everyone wants — to be able to act and live with freedom. But the only way to get to a place of freedom is through discipline. [For instance] If you want more free time, you have to follow a more…