Plein Air Peconic

Wickham’s Fruit Farm recommends the Facebook page of Plein Air Peconic. Find some interesting commentary there, as well as events, having to do with the East End’s tradition of painting out of doors. www.facebook.com/pages/plein-air-peconic/130610540303540 www.pleinairpeconic.com

Cheese

July 22· Wickham’s Fruit Farm keeps a variety of high-quality cheeses in stock, personally selected by our farmstand manager Laurie McBride. This week’s selection includes baby manchego, fresh mozzarella, natural smoked mozzarella, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and baby brie wheels.

Peaches

July 21· The first peaches of the season are on the stand. Try the juicy Early Red Free with tender, white flesh, or our flavorful yellow peach varieties Garnet Beauty and Salem.

Crop rotation

July 20· Test-driving this tillage implement on a field where we are rotating out dwarf cherries for a different crop next year. Crop rotation is a practice we have engaged in for many years, which benefits the soil.