Have you ever thought about preserving your own fruits and vegetables? It is not just a great way to save money, they taste better too. On August 28th at 11:00 am E.Z. Orchards will be offering a canning class. The class will be taught by Debb Schram who has been canning and preserving for over two decades and continues to study the culinary art of preserving. Debb will be canning Peaches and Apple Sauce. Please send us and email if you would like to attend. The class is free and will be informative to both beginners and experienced canners.

As we enter the thick of Spring, The Willamette Valley will soon be bearing our favorite fruits and vegetables once again!  Two of the earliest crops are Asparagus and Rhubarb, and these yummy seasonal vegetables are now in full swing. These veggies are not only higher in quality, but more economical now as well. We are currently receiving the Asparagus from the Yakima area, and the Rhubarb from Canby.

Local Asparagus and Rhubarb season usually spans around 2 months.

The next local crop that will be available are a summer favorite, Local Strawberries! This tasty fruit will begin to become available around the 1st of June depending on the weather, so stay tuned!