Appleton Farms, South Hamilton MA

Appleton Farms

Rt 1A, Ipswich and Hamilton MA 01980

978.356.5728

thetrustees.org

I discovered Appleton Farms through the website of a local band my daughter likes (Ben Rudnick and Friends--kids' music that doesn't drive you crazy). They were playing a show here on the farm's Family Day, and we thought it sounded like fun. We were right! Besides the band, they had a crazy amount a craft activities for little kids (corn husk doll making, pumpkin painting, etc.), a number of food booths (including one with cider donuts, which I happen to love), dog agility competitions, tug-of-war, and more.

They even had pony rides!

I'll have to put this on the calendar for next fall, even if the band isn't playing.

Honey CSA pick-up

Sergi Farm

34 Glenn Road, Belmont MA 02478

sergifarm.com

Today I got to venture out to Sergi Farm in Belmont to pick up my honey share from Joan Teebagy of Little Red Truck Farm. Hooray! On the way there, I thought Google Maps had let me down--there I was in the middle of a Belmont neighborhood, looking for the correct street number for the farm. This can't be right, can it? All of a sudden--FARM! It was pretty amazing how it was nestled in amongst all that suburban asphalt. It ended up taking a while to get there, and I was ridiculously late for work, so I only had a few minutes to look around. However, I will make a point of going back when I can spend more time. I did get to speak with Joan about her bees, check out some of the hives, and to see an enormous pumpkin that she had grown (sadly, it had rotted out so it had to be tossed on the compost). And, I am happy to report, the honey is delicious!

I really hope she does this again next year...