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Apple and Pumpkin Picking near Toms River!

TRMom — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 13:16:38 +0000

It’s no surprise that there aren’t a ton of ‘pick your own’ farms in Toms River, so we’ve branched out a bit. For fun seasons like Fall, we’re listing the places we’ve found in Ocean County as well as those a little further out. Hopefully it will be worth the drive during this beautiful time of year. Please be sure to call ahead and make sure they have what you are looking for! Some of these also have hayrides and Halloween fun, but we’ll post another article next month with those included. The hunt is on! Here is a link with all of the farms in the neighboring countys. And here is another link with all of the PYO farms in NJ!

Krowicki’s Farm Market & Greenhouse
862 Rt. 539, New Egypt, NJ
(609) 758-1133
Open: Daily, April – Oct, 9 am – 5 pm
Roadside Market: Asparagus, sweet corn, cantaloupes, watermelon, honey dew, apples, cauliflower, pumpkins, winter squash, blueberries, potatoes, strawberries, beans (Lima, string), peas, broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, turnips, beets, squash, tomatoes, radishes, cucumbers, onions, peppers (bell, fryer, hot), eggplant, plums, nectarines, cherries, apricots, bedding plants, vegetable plants, hanging baskets, potted plants, herbs
Pick Your Own: Strawberries, peaches, apples
Also Available: Straw for wholesale or retail, corn stalks, mums

DeWolf’s Farm
West Colliers Mill Road
New Egypt, NJ
609-758-2424 10

Pick Your Own: strawberries, blackberries, fava beans, apples, peas, snap beans, tomatoes, and other vegetables

Silverton Farm
1520 Silverton Rd., Toms River, NJ
(732) 244-2621
Open: May 15 – November 15, Tuesday – Saturday 10 am – 5 pm, Sunday 10 am – 3 pm
Roadside Market: Fresh organic vegetables, berries
Pick Your Own: Pumpkins, strawberries, flowers
Also Available: Honey, eggs, cut flowers

Emery’s Berry Farm
346 Long Swamp Rd., New Egypt, NJ
(609) 758-8514
Open: March 27 – December 23, Daily, 9 am – 5 pm
Roadside Market: Organic berries & vegetables
Pick Your Own: Organic blueberries, organic raspberries, pumpkins
Also Available: Pies, turnovers, muffins, jams, jellies, gift baskets
NOFA certified organic

Hallock’s U-Pick Farm
38 Fischer Road
New Egypt, NJ
609-758-8847

Antonio Casola Farms & Greenhouse
178 Highway 34 & Schank Rd., Holmdel, NJ
(732) 332-1533
Roadside Market: Vegetables; nursery stock; bedding plants; hanging baskets; pottery
Pick Your Own: Vegetables; pumpkins; fall squashes; gourds; corn stalks; hay; straw; flowers
Also Available: Spring planting trips available for schools; corn maze; sun flower maze; hay rides for public, schools, groups; picnic area; special events; night-time haunted hay rides; horse-drawn trolley rides

Atlantic Farms
1506 Atlantic Ave. (Rt. 524) Wall, NJ
(732) 528-8680
Open: Daily, year-round, 9 am – 7 pm
Roadside Market: Broccoli; cabbage; cauliflower; cucumbers; eggplant; herbs; lettuce; melons; peppers (sweet, hot); squash (summer, winter); tomatoes; plum tomatoes; string beans; beets; carrots; sweet corn; onions; pumpkins; radishes; spinach; watermelon
Pick Your Own: Peppers; eggplant; tomatoes; squash; plum tomatoes; cut flowers; pumpkins; mums; hay straw; corn stalks; Christmas trees
Also Available: Jersey Fresh Cooks cookbook; hay rides during pumpkin season, Christmas, Easter; corn maze; petting farm, school and group farm tours; picnic area; equipment display; special events as advertised.

C. Casola Farms
489 Rt. 520 E., Marlboro, NJ
(732) 946-8588
Open: Apr. 1 – Dec. 25, 9 am – 7 pm
Roadside Market: Sweet corn (July – Nov.); vegetables; melons; strawberries; pumpkins; full line of vegetables & produce
Pick Your Own: Strawberries; pumpkins
Also Available: Flowers; bedding plants; hanging baskets; hay; straw; Christmas trees; nursery; greenhouse; Sept. and Oct. hay rides, pony rides, corn maze

Sunny Acres Pumpkin Patch
Burlington Path Rd., Cream Ridge, NJ
Phone: (609) 758-7817
Open: October
Roadside Market: Pumpkins, Squash
Pick Your Own: Pumpkins, Gourds, Winter Squash, Mums, Cornstalks
Also Available: Hay rides to the pumpkin patch. Indian Corn, Gourds, Mums

Wemrock Orchards
300 Rt. 33 W., Freehold, NJ
(732) 431-2668
Open: Year-round, Monday – Friday 9 am – 6 pm, Saturday & Sunday 9 am – 5:30 pm
Roadside Market: Produce; fresh fruit
Pick Your Own: Strawberries; blackberries; raspberries; pumpkins; gourds; Mums; cornstalks; Indian corn
Also Available: Jersey Fresh Cooks cookbook; fresh baked pies; cider; cider donuts; hay rides through the apple trees and haunted orchards; corn maze in fall; hot air balloon launches; beautiful scenery; winery & wine tasting; gift shop; fresh flowers; mums; bedding plants; Christmas wreaths & blankets; gourmet jellies; school tours; Morning on the Farm Summer Camp Tours

Lee Turkey Farm
201 Hickory Corner Rd, East Windsor, NJ
(609) 448-0629
Open: May – Dec., Mon – Sat. 9 am – 6 pm, Sun. 2 pm – 6 pm
Roadside Market: Apples, cucumbers, cabbage, fruits, vegetables
Pick Your Own: Apples, cherries, nectarines, peaches, beans, peas, squash, sweet corn, tomatoes, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, eggplant, peppers, broccoli, pumpkins, other vegetables, flowers
Apple Varieties: Cortland, Empire, Fuji, Gala, Golden Delicious, Jonagold, Red Delicious, Stayman/Winesap
Also Available: Hay rides; walking tours; corn maze; oven-ready turkeys

Terhune Orchards
330 Cold Soil Rd., Princeton, NJ
(609) 924-2310
Open: Year-round, Daily, Monday – Friday 9 am – 6 pm, Saturday & Sunday 9 am – 5 pm
Roadside Market: Various fresh fruits & vegetables
Pick Your Own: Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, apples, cherries (sweet, sour), blackberries, peaches, pumpkins, flowers
Apple Varieties: Braeburn, Cameo, Cortland, Empire, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Ginger Gold, Golden Delicious, Honeycrisp, Jonagold, Jonamac, Jonathan, Liberty, Macoun, McIntosh, Pink Lady, Red Delicious, Suncrisp, Stayman/Winesap
Also Available: Jersey Fresh Cooks cookbook, cider, pies, donuts, fresh-made bakery items, dairy items (cheese, milk, eggs, etc.), salsa & chips, jams, jellies, glazes, spring garden plants & herbs

Conte Farm
299 Flyatt Rd., Tabernacle, NJ
(609) 268-1010
Open: Mid-April – Thanksgiving, 8 AM – 6 PM
Roadside Market: Apples, pumpkins, vegetables
Pick Your Own: Strawberries, blueberries, peaches, raspberries, apples, peppers, peas, lima beans, pumpkins, tomatoes, vegetables
Apple Varieties: Empire, Gala, Granny Smith, Golden Delicious, Jonagold, Jonathan, Macoun, Red Delicious
Also Available: Cider, pies, retail market, bedding flowers, hanging baskets, bakery, fruit baskets

Emmons Dairy
201 Pointville Rd., Pemberton, NJ
(609) 894-2305
Available: Harvest time Pumpkin picking and hay rides; all year Jersey Fresh milk; goats milk; petting zoo; farm tours

Johnson’s Corner Farm
133 Church Rd., Medford, NJ
(609) 654-8643
Open: Daily, 2 weeks before Easter – Christmas Eve, 8 am – 8 pm
Roadside Market: Strawberries; sweet corn; peaches; nectarines; sweet cherries; apples; pumpkins; cantaloupes; popcorn; peanuts
Pick Your Own: Strawberries; sweet corn; peaches; nectarines; sweet cherries; apples; pumpkins
Also Available: Farm-baked pies; pot pies; sandwiches; salads; dips; ice cream; Italian ice; donuts; cookies; candy; quiches; soups

Robson Farm Market
505 Monmouth Rd., Rt. 537, Wrightstown
(609) 758-2068
Open: April – December, Daily
Roadside Market: Asparagus, strawberries, sweet corn, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, green beans, squash, watermelons, cantaloupes, peaches, cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, pumpkins
Pick Your Own: Strawberries, peaches, apples, pumpkins – with hay ride to pumpkin patch
Apple Varieties: Braeburn, Crispin, Empire, Fugi, Gala, Golden Delicious, Macoun, McIntosh, Red Delicious, Rome, Stayman
Also Available: Bedding plants, flowering hanging baskets, nursery stock, ornamental fall items, poinsettias, grave blankets, wreaths

Russo’s Orchard Lane Farm
310 Extonville Rd., Chesterfield, NJ
(609) 259-3684
Open: Daily, May – Dec., 9 am – 5 pm
Roadside Market: Apples; fruits; vegetables
Pick Your Own: Strawberries; blackberries; peaches; nectarines; peas; apples; raspberries; pumpkins; bush limas
Apple Varieties: Cortland, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Golden Delicious, Jonathan, Macoun, McIntosh, Red Delicious, Stayman/Winesap
Also Available: Jersey Fresh Cooks cookbook; cider; candied apples; jams; jellies; hay rides; educational school tours in spring & fall; corn maze; call for information

Apple and Pumpkin Picking near Toms River!

TRMom — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 20:11:05 +0000

DeWolf’s Farm
West Colliers Mill Road
New Egypt, NJ
609-758-2424 10

Pick Your Own: strawberries, blackberries, fava beans, apples, peas, snap beans, tomatoes, and other vegetables

Hallock’s U-Pick Farm
38 Fischer Road
New Egypt, NJ
609-758-8847

Emmons Dairy
201 Pointville Rd., Pemberton, NJ
(609) 894-2305
Available: Harvest time Pumpkin picking and hay rides; all year Jersey Fresh milk; goats milk; petting zoo; farm tours

Trick-or-Treat Freebies on Friday and Saturday!

TRMom — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:39:22 +0000

My web savvy husband has found a few deals that are only good on Friday and Saturday. I’ve attached the links for you — but the gist is HERE!

You may want to call your local store to make sure they are running these deals. Stores such as Macy’s, Sears, Jersey Mikes, Toys R Us, Michaels and More are participating in these Halloween Freebies!

Free toy if you Trick-or-Treat at the Sears toy store

Free appetizer if you get a drink at the bar at Fridays

Free food for your Trick-or-Treater at Jersey Mikes

Free $10 gift card at Macys plus free face painting by the pros (Sat Only – first 100 customers)

Still need to get your Halloween candy?

TRMom — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:52:58 +0000

If you’re thinking about getting Snickers, Milky Ways and/or Three Musketeers – they are only $1.88 per bag at Pathmark for the fun sized bags w/about 18 pieces in each bag. Best price in town for sure!

If you find any other great deals, let me know!
TomsRiverMom@gmail.com

-thanks!

Monster Mash-Mellows

TRMom — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:24:21 +0000

Monster Mash-Mellows

Kids love everything served on a stick, so enlist their help when making these colorful pops.

1/4 cup green melting wafers
1 cup orange melting wafers
1 cup purple melting wafers
Lollipop sticks
24 large marshmallows
Sprinkles, candy corn, and candy icing decorations
1/4 cup chocolate chips, melted

1. Place melting wafers in separate small bowls. Microwave for 15-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted. Insert one end of lollipop sticks into melted green wafers. Push green-colored end of each stick into a marshmallow. Let set 3 minutes.

2. Dunk marshmallows into orange or purple melted wafers, shaking off any excess coating. Place on a sheet of wax paper, and top with assorted sprinkles or decorations.

3. To make faces, place melted chocolate in a resealable plastic bag, and snip off one tiny corner. Pipe face designs onto marshmallows.

Choking Hazard Alert: Remove any decorations or small pieces of candy before giving treats to children 3 years old or younger.

Ocean County Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms

TRMom — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:21:36 +0000

DeWolf’s Farm
West Colliers Mill Road
New Egypt, NJ
609-758-2424 10

Pick Your Own: strawberries, blackberries, fava beans, apples, peas, snap beans, tomatoes, and other vegetables

Emmons Dairy
201 Pointville Rd., Pemberton, NJ
(609) 894-2305
Available: Harvest time Pumpkin picking and hay rides; all year Jersey Fresh milk; goats milk; petting zoo; farm tours

New Jersey Corn Mazes – Get lost in a New Jersey haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

TRMom — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:40:59 +0000

This is the experience of a New Jersey corn maze and it’s a great, old-fashioned way to have family fun!

Corn mazes have been around for a long time, but have become increasingly more complex. Seen from the air, they can appear as anything from the logo of a favorite sports team to a whole fantasy picture. Planning the maze is an art itself, as the farmer has to map out the picture on the ground and choose a strong-stalked variety of corn to make it all come to life. There are companies who will professionally design mazes, too.

New Jersey Farm Mazes:
(Listed in alpabetical order by town name)

Springdale Farms
1638 S. Springdale Rd
Cherry Hill, NJ 8003
856-424-8674

Stony Hill Farm Market
8 Rt 24
Chester, NJ 7930
908-879-2908

Argos Farm
1250 Lacey Road
Forked River, NJ 8731
609-693-3513

Von Thun Farms
519 Ridge Road
Monmouth Junction, NJ 8852
732-329-8656

Wightman Farms
1111 Mt Kemble Ave
Morristown, NJ 7960
973-425-1727

Creamy Acres Farms LLC
448 Lincoln Mill Road
Mullica Hill, NJ 8062
856-223-1669

Delaware River Railroad Excursions Corn Maze
100 Elizabeth Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 8865
908-454-4433

Crazy Train Maze
105 John Ringo Road
Ringoes, NJ 8551
908-782-6622

Horse Sleigh Farm
438 Route 57 West
Washington Township, NJ 7882
908-246-3044

Most farms will give you a map to help you find your way, and there are often extra “puzzles” within. If you plan to go, be sure to allot plenty of time and bring along the following supplies:

*Good walking shoes
*Water
*Bug spray and sunscreen
*A watch [you'll want to know how long it took you!]
*The right kind of clothing [remember, you're walking through a cornfield]
*Some mazes are open at night, in which case you’ll need a flashlight.

So grab the kids and get ready to “lend an ear” [and your feet] – to the nearest corn maze.

Time to go Pumpkin Patching

TRMom — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 12:11:52 +0000

Autumn is here, so it’s time to pack up the mini-van and head out to the Pumpkin Patch!

Here are a few options in Ocean County:

Silverton Farm – 1520 Silverton Road, Toms River , NJ.
Call ahead – 732-244-2621
Pumpkins, hayrides, organic produce

Berry Fresh Farms – 151 Brick Blvd, Brick, NJ (Just after Burlington Coat Factory on Hooper)
Call ahead – (732) 477-0606
Pumpkins, haunted house, hay maze for kids, lots of pumpkins and fresh produce

Argos Farm - 1250 Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ 08731
Call ahead – 609-693-3513
http://www.argosfarm.com/seasonal/ (new prices from last year listed)
pumpkin patch-pick in the field, corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, restrooms, pony rides, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours

DeWolf’s Farm - 10 West Colliers Mill Road, New Egypt, NJ.
Call ahead – 609-758-2424 or dewolfarm@aol.com
Pumpkins

Emery’s Berry Farm – 346 Long Swamp Road, New Egypt, NJ.
Call ahead – 609-758-8514 or berryfarmer@aol.com
Heritage blueberries, raspberries, pumpkins, pumpkin patch hay ride
(Pics from 2009 at TomsRiverMom.com page on Facebook)

Manahawkin Pick Your Own Berry Farm - 178 Beachview Ave., Manahawkin, NJ.
Call ahead – 609-597-3437
Hayrides, corn maze, sunflower forest, pumpkins, mums, fall deco and farm animals.

This one is in Monmouth… but it looks great!

Casola Farms 178 Highway 34, Holmdel, NJ
Open 7 days (more stuff available on weekends)
732-332-1533

http://www.antoniocasola.com/fallfest.html

Below is a website for more pumpkin patches in the entire state of New Jersey.

And this site has LOTS of information about pumpkin patches all around the state!

http://bestofnj.com/2009/09/24/halloween-in-nj-haunted-houses-hayrides-parades-and-pumpkins/