climacteric fruit

[xf_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” animation_type=” animation_duration=’0.5′ animation_delay=’0.5′] Pears are what is known as a climacteric fruit.  They can be harvested while they are still unripe, and will ripen after being picked. [/xf_textblock]

some precision carving work

[xf_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” animation_type=” animation_duration=’0.5′ animation_delay=’0.5′] Can you believe someone actually carved this out of a pumpkin? [/xf_textblock]

Patch article about pick-your-own

[xf_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” animation_type=” animation_duration=’0.5′ animation_delay=’0.5′] Here’s an article in North Fork Patch about pick-your-own at Wickham’s Fruit Farm. Visit their Facebook page here: www.facebook.com/NorthForkPatch [/xf_textblock]

more ideas for carving your pumpkin

[xf_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” animation_type=” animation_duration=’0.5′ animation_delay=’0.5′] Lots of ideas for carving your pumpkin here in this photo of a pumpkin tunnel. [/xf_textblock]

ingredients for hot mulled cider

[xf_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” animation_type=” animation_duration=’0.5′ animation_delay=’0.5′] Some ingredients for hot mulled cider, courtesy of Jane Cottrell: Cinnamon Orange Nutmeg Cloves Honey from Wickham’s [/xf_textblock]