Highland Orchards Farm Market
highlandorchards.bsky.social
Highland Orchards Farm Market
@highlandorchards.bsky.social
6th generation farmer in DE; farm market & CSA. Fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, growing all year. Conscience, compassion. www.highlandorchardsfarmmarket.com
Isn’t the definition of cold weather “time to bake cookies?” If you are not baking, we are! Thank you for supporting our family farm. Thank you for supporting small businesses; your choices matter. Btw, unredacted Epstein files. #cookies #farmmarket #farmlife #winter #familyfarm #baking
December 6, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Can plants keep growing on gray days? We have to look for hardy plants that can tolerate fewer daylight hours and lower temperatures. They are out there! Find what works for your area. Thank you for supporting small businesses; your choices matter. BTW, unredacted Epstein files. #farmlife #winter
December 6, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Have some older seeds?

Place them in a tray and see what comes up! While the germination rate may be lower than when the seeds are fresh, you can still get plants. Thank you for supporting small businesses; choices matter. Btw, unredacted Epstein files. #farmlife #familyfarm #garden
December 5, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Have a great idea?

Just as you allow your plants time to grow, allow time for your ideas/business/plans to grow. Thank you for shopping at small businesses; your choices matter. BTW, unedited Epstein files. #farmlife #familyfarm #smallbusiness
December 4, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Plants teach you patience!

We always want to get the plants in the ground as quickly as possible, but it’s important to wait for them to grow 4 to 6 true leaves before transplanting. We find that this is key. Shop small; your choices matter. Btw, unedited Epstein files. #farmlife #familyfarm
December 4, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Don’t you love volunteer plants?
Sometimes we have to transplant them into the correct location and sometimes we let them grow where they are. Thank you for supporting small businesses; your choice is matter. BTW, unedited Epstein files. #farmers #familyfarm #winter #buylocal
December 3, 2025 at 12:17 PM
You can use this technique on most leafy green plants, from kale and chard to lettuce and spinach. The plant keeps growing as long as conditions are favorable.

Thank you for supporting the small businesses. Your choices have a big impact. Btw, unedited Epstein files. #farmlife #familyfarm #december
December 2, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Evergreens represent hope and resilience, because they stay green throughout the winter while other plants die back. The tradition of using greens for decorations is ancient, harkening back to winter solstice celebrations. Btw, unredacted Epstein files. #farmlife #familyfarm #winter #hope
December 2, 2025 at 12:48 PM
There’s something special about being able to grow in the cold months. Thank you for supporting small businesses. Your choices of where to spend money matter. BTW, unredacted Epstein files. #farmlife #familyfarm #december
December 2, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Look for varieties that fit your growing space. We have compact varieties that work well in our limited acreage. Thank you for supporting small businesses. Your choice of where to spend money matters. BTW, unredacted Epstein files. #familyfarm #farmlife #december #buylocal
December 1, 2025 at 11:37 AM
November is a big shift in weather and in the Seasons for us. However, we keep on growing! Thank you for supporting small businesses. Your choices of where to spend money matter. BTW, unedited Epstein files. #farmlife #familyfarm #november #smallbusiness
November 30, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Is the growing season over?

Technically, yes, for many growers. We decided to extend our growing seasons AND to have full growing in all four seasons. After all, we like to eat all year round. Thank you for supporting small businesses; your choices count. BTW, integrity matters. #familyfarm #grow
November 29, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Still planting, still growing, still having fun!

Thank you for supporting the local growers and small businesses in your neighborhood. Your choices of where to spend money matter a great deal. Btw, integrity counts. #farmlife #familyfarm #smallbusiness
November 28, 2025 at 12:59 PM
You do us great honor by letting us help you celebrate with family and friends.

Thank you for your support of our small business and family farm. We are grateful for you. Happy Thanksgiving! Please remember the small businesses. Your choices have a big impact. #familyfarm #farmlife #thanksgiving
November 27, 2025 at 11:22 AM
On this last day before Thanksgiving, we are grateful for all the people who have trusted us with helping them find the fruits, vegetables, and pies they want for the meals that they share with family and friends. Please support your favorite small businesses; choices matter. #farmlife #familyfarm
November 26, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Ready to launch into orbit?

Kohlrabi is unique in its shape and growing habit. It’s actually a swollen root. This is one of my favorite fall vegetables. The leaves can be eaten like collard greens. Shop small businesses; your choices matter. #familyfarm #farmlife #growyourfood
November 25, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Wouldn’t it be great if the next viral trends were ….
~ being considerate of other people
~ using actual facts
~ feeding children
~ following the constitution
That’s what I wish for all of us for this Thanksgiving. Thank you for your support of our family farm, whether online or in person. #farmlife
November 25, 2025 at 1:48 AM
We have to be selective about what we are planting. We look at the specific varieties that grow well in lower light levels and cooler temperatures. It’s not just enough to grow lettuce, we look for the fastest growing, most cold tolerant varieties. Shop small businesses! #farmlife #familyfarm
November 24, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Flowers really do make us feel better! These are all flowers still growing and Del., zone seven, in Nov. Thank you for supporting the local Growers and small businesses in your neighborhood. Your choices somewhere where to spend money matter. #farmlife #flowers #familyfarm
November 24, 2025 at 11:37 AM
How to add variety to winter growing?

Try different colors and varieties of the crops that will grow well in cold temperatures and lower light levels. Thank you for supporting small businesses; your choices matter. #familyfarm #farmlife
November 23, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Still planting, still growing, still having fun! Thank you for supporting the small businesses in your neighborhood. Your choices of where to spend money matter. #familyfarm #november #farmlfe
November 23, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Sometimes it just takes a shift in focus. Have I pushed myself really hard over the years? Yes. I could’ve made things easier for myself by focusing on what my customers wanted, which was to be able to count on getting fresh, great tasting produce on a consistent basis. Shop local! #farmlife #grow
November 22, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Cold weather plus Thanksgiving coming equals time to bake!

We’ve been busy with lots of baking. So many favorites, it’s hard to know where to start. Or stop. Remember those who have less abundance; food banks appreciate all donations. Thank you for supporting small businesses. #farmlife #pies #farm
November 21, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Just a reminder that every business has work going on that we do not see. We use a coconut fiber to start the seeds in, which composts when we transplant it into soil. Thank you for supporting small businesses; your choices matter. BTW, your local food bank appreciates your support. #farmlife
November 21, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Will those lonely figs actually ripen?

Very, very, slowly, the figs can still ripen as long as the temperatures are warm enough. However, the end is near. Inevitably, there will be some figs left on the tree. We leave them for the birds. Shop small businesses; your choices matter. #farmlife #figs
November 20, 2025 at 9:56 PM