The crop and plant selection is strategic – taking advantage of fields, greenhouses and orchards to time things just right in order to always be planting or picking at least one type of produce, fruit or other offering at a time – but not so much that it’s too much to handle.
What began as a small farm in 1981 has grown to more than 800 acres. Whether the farm supports the family, or the family supports the farm depends on your perspective. Life without the farm is hard to imagine. But it would be nothing without the diligent work and prudent work by the family to expand offerings from basics like strawberries, to grow perennials, annuals and hanging baskets, and the addition of hazelnut/filbert trees. One thing is for sure though: Thistledown would be nothing without its loyal customers. We love seeing the same familiar faces out at the farm each week.
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