Today’s Lesson: How to Train The Limbs on Newly Planted Peach and Apple Trees The answer to this involves the use of clothes pins. You want to weigh the limbs down to 70 degree angles by adding clothes pins to the end. After the first application, you will have to move the pins periodically so that they don’t “girdle the branch” or essentially create weak points on the scaffolding. This is time consuming practice, but one that yields the most success. We couldn’t have done it without the help of our 2 little farmers #FutureFarmerColton and #FutureFarmerCharley. Colton is a proud member of the Monmouth County 4-H Club! #FarmFamily #FamilyFun #FarmLife #FarmKids #Science #Homeschool #Homestead #LifeLongLearning #Peaches #Apples #PickYourOwn #SupportLocal #KnowYourFruit #KnowYourFarmer #FarmFresh #JerseyFresh #GrownInMonmouth

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Planting new trees in the Peach Orchards 🍑🌸 today with a little help from our Farm Family Friends. Using this as a homeschool lesson today while maintaining our social distancing. Peach blossoms are starting a little earlier this year, and the first varieties have already started to pop.🌸 #PickYourOwn #Apples #Spring #Blossom #PeachBlossom #Peaches #PickYourOwnFarm #KnowYourFruit #KnowYourFarmer #GrownInMonmouth #JerseyFresh #FarmFun #FamilyFun #FarmFamily

A post shared by Eastmont Orchards (@eastmontorchards) on Mar 24, 2020 pm31 03:59pm PDT

Spring is here and we are working hard to get ready for our 2020 Pick Your Own Season. We usually begin picking our earliest Yellow, Semi-Cling Peaches 🍑 in Mid-July. Our Freestone, Yellow and White Peaches as well as our Freestone Nectarines will be available around August 1st and typically run until the first week of September. Apple Picking 🍏🍎 begins in Mid-August and Pumpkins in Mid-September. Both run until the end of October. For more information, you can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or our website (www.EastmontOrchards.com) If you are looking for Spring, Summer, or Fall employment, please feel free to reach out directly as we are always looking for help. Once we open for the season, we will begin to post messages daily with updates on what we are picking and our hours of operation. Looking forward to seeing you all this season! #PickYourOwn #Apples #Peaches #KnowYourFruit #KnowYorFarmer #JerseyFresh #GrownInMonmouth #BuyLocal #SupportLocal #FamilyFun #FarmFun #FarmFamily #FarmKids #FarmAnimals #NJChicken #Chicken

A post shared by Eastmont Orchards (@eastmontorchards) on Mar 20, 2020 pm31 07:49pm PDT

We have closed for 2019. We wish you all a happy and healthy Winter and Spring, and look forward to seeing you again next summer. Our 2020 Pick-Your-Own season will begin in July with Peaches and Nectarines. Apples begin in mid-August, and Pumpkins in mid-September. We usually pick apples and pumpkins through October. For more information, check our website at www.eastmontorchards.com. From our Family to yours, thank you for your support this season. Eastmont Staff

A post shared by Eastmont Orchards (@eastmontorchards) on Oct 30, 2019 pm31 09:19pm PDT

Wednesday October 30th, we CLOSED at 1:30pm due to inclement weather, and we ran out of apples. Hope to see you all soon! 🍁🎃🍎🍏 #Apples #PYOApples #GotApples #Sunflowers #FieldsOfGold #Pumpkins #PumpkinPicking #TheGreatPumpkin #FallFun #FallFresh #FallActivities #Fall #FunForFamilies #GreatForKids #JerseyFresh #FarmFresh #EastmontFresh #FarmToTable #KnowYourFruit #KnowYourFarmer #BuyLocal #FarmFun #FamilyFun #FamilyTime #NJMom #NJKids

A post shared by Eastmont Orchards (@eastmontorchards) on Oct 29, 2019 pm31 09:06pm PDT

Tuesday, October 29th, we are CLOSED due to inclement weather. If you are interested in purchasing large quantities of pumpkins and sugar pumpkins, please call 732-425-7006 Please check back later today for updates about Wednesday. Hope to see you all soon! 🍁🎃🍎🍏 #Apples #PYOApples #GotApples #Sunflowers #FieldsOfGold #Pumpkins #PumpkinPicking #TheGreatPumpkin #FallFun #FallFresh #FallActivities #Fall #FunForFamilies #GreatForKids #JerseyFresh #FarmFresh #EastmontFresh #FarmToTable #KnowYourFruit #KnowYourFarmer #BuyLocal #FarmFun #FamilyFun #FamilyTime #NJMom #NJKids

A post shared by Eastmont Orchards (@eastmontorchards) on Oct 28, 2019 pm31 11:14pm PDT

Monday, October 28th, we will be open from 9am - 5pm. Apples🍎 Pumpkins🎃 We are coming to a slow roll at the end of our season and will stay open this week while supplies last. We will be picking Rome Apples (or anything you can find) for a SALE price of $.99 per lb. Our pumpkins and speciality pumpkins are buy one get one free @ $.59 per lb.🎃 and small Gourds are $1.69 per lb. Please be aware that we only accept cash and checks, and non-service animals are not permitted in the Orchards. Hope to see you all soon! 🍁🎃🍎🍏 #Apples #PYOApples #GotApples #Sunflowers #FieldsOfGold #Pumpkins #PumpkinPicking #TheGreatPumpkin #FallFun #FallFresh #FallActivities #Fall #FunForFamilies #GreatForKids #JerseyFresh #FarmFresh #EastmontFresh #FarmToTable #KnowYourFruit #KnowYourFarmer #BuyLocal #FarmFun #FamilyFun #FamilyTime #NJMom #NJKids

A post shared by Eastmont Orchards (@eastmontorchards) on Oct 27, 2019 pm31 11:11pm PDT

Sunday, October 27th, we will be CLOSED. We apologize for any inconvenience, but we will not be able to open due to inclement weather🌧🌧🌧. Please check back Sunday Evening for updates about this coming week. Weather ⛈ & Supply 🍎permitting, our normal business hours are 9am-5pm Monday - Friday and 9am-6pm on Saturday & Sunday. Hope to see you all soon! 🍁🎃🍎🍏 #Apples #PYOApples #GotApples #Sunflowers #FieldsOfGold #Pumpkins #PumpkinPicking #TheGreatPumpkin #FallFun #FallFresh #FallActivities #Fall #FunForFamilies #GreatForKids #JerseyFresh #FarmFresh #EastmontFresh #FarmToTable #KnowYourFruit #KnowYourFarmer #BuyLocal #FarmFun #FamilyFun #FamilyTime #NJMom #NJKids

A post shared by Eastmont Orchards (@eastmontorchards) on Oct 26, 2019 pm31 10:37pm PDT

Saturday, October 26th, we will be open from 9am - 6pm. 🍁Hayrides🍁Pumpkins🍁Apples🍁 We will have hayrides, face painting, pumpkin picking, and Apple picking! We will be picking Rome & Arkansas Black Apples for 🍎 $1.99 per lb. Our pumpkins and speciality pumpkins are $.59 per lb.🎃 and small Gourds are $1.69 per lb. Hayrides will be $5 per person and run from 9:30am-4pm. Please be aware that we only accept cash and checks, and non-service animals are not permitted in the Orchards. For daily updates & announcements please make sure to check out our website (www.eastmontorchards.com), Facebook, or Instagram. Weather ⛈ & Supply 🍎permitting, our normal business hours are 9am-5pm Monday - Friday and 9am-6pm on Saturday & Sunday. Hope to see you all soon! 🍁🎃🍎🍏 #Apples #PYOApples #GotApples #Sunflowers #FieldsOfGold #Pumpkins #PumpkinPicking #TheGreatPumpkin #FallFun #FallFresh #FallActivities #Fall #FunForFamilies #GreatForKids #JerseyFresh #FarmFresh #EastmontFresh #FarmToTable #KnowYourFruit #KnowYourFarmer #BuyLocal #FarmFun #FamilyFun #FamilyTime #NJMom #NJKids

A post shared by Eastmont Orchards (@eastmontorchards) on Oct 25, 2019 pm31 09:42pm PDT

🍁🎃🍁Hayrides🍁🎃🍁 Saturday, October 26th from 9:30am until 4pm. $5 per person, cash and check only.

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