Berries, Herbs & Flowers
PICKING HOURS
Members can pick berries, flowers, and herbs whenever staff is at the farm and the gate is unlocked.
Late-May — Late-October
Sundays—closed
Mondays—closed
Tuesdays 8am–5:30pm
Wednesdays 8am–4pm
Thursdays 8am–4pm
Fridays 8am–4pm
Saturdays 8am–1pm
BERRIES
Who Can Pick Berries? Berry picking is reserved CSA members and share partners who have paid the Partner Fee.
How Much Can Members Pick? CSA members and share partners can pick the weekly or seasonal quota, regardless of whether they have a full or half share. For example, if the quota is one pint, both the primary member and the share partner can each pick one pint. Quotas are posted online on the "Berry Quota" tab on the CSA members page, and on the Tin House chalkboard.
HERBS & FLOWERS
Herbs and flowers are reserved for CSA members and share partners who have paid the Partner Fee. We don’t issue weekly quotas, but members are expected to be considerate and pick what is reasonable for their households. Members must also familiarize themselves with proper harvesting techniques and use scissors or pruners at all times.
CHANGES THROUGH THE YEARS
The herb garden next to the bikes is experiencing a “fertile void.” For years we tended to woody perennials like sage, oregano, and thyme in these beds, but shade and poorly-drained soil always yielded sub-par results. Now we focus on successions of annual herbs in the field—basil, dill, cilantro, and parsley. The herb garden may be reinvented as a picnic area, play area, or anything else aligned with our capacity and vision.
Additionally, the presence of deer has compromised our ability to grow herbs and flowers near the Tin House. To compensate, we have transitioned to growing more of both in the field.
