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Coming Soon-Red Raspberries and Blackberries are nearing season!

Do you love berries as much as we do? Can’t wait to get my first taste of red raspberries! Our berry season should open the end of June here at Quarteramish. Look for future announcements. The freeze this spring did … Continue reading

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Berry Picking on Tuesday July 11

Quarter Amish will be closed on Tuesday July 11 at 1 pm.  24611 Van Wedding Road, Sunman, IN 47041.  Will resume regular hours on Wednesday July 12 beginning at 8 am.

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Love Blackberries?

Quarter Amish Farm 24611 Van Wedding Road, Sunman, IN 47041 call at 812-623-2803 or 812-584-8193 It’s July and the thornless blackberries are ready to pick.  Come rain or shine, and pick under the high tunnel.  This is a great outing … Continue reading

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Berry Farm closed today

Sometimes things take precedence over other things…..The Berry Farm will be closed today because we have the privilege of moving our son and his family into their first home!  The farm will be open tomorrow for picking.  We suggest early … Continue reading

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What’s New at Quarteramish

In November I accepted the position as 4-H Youth Development Educator in Dearborn County Indiana.  4-H is a program offered through Purdue University’s Extension Service.  It’s great to join the Purdue family as an educator, especially since Purdue is one … Continue reading

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Fantastic Blueberry/Raspberry Jam Made Easy

Jam is easy to make, and oh so ever rewarding.  Jam has many uses  in the kitchen and brings culinary Shangrilah during winter months when produce is out of season.  I hear frequently from people they are afraid to try, … Continue reading

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Great Way to Get Your Greens: Kale Chips

My garden is ready for old-man winter, except for the brussell sprouts and kale. It’s nice to see something green and growing at this time of year. I had an abundance of kale this year and tried a new way … Continue reading

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DIY Conditioning Hair Rinse

I experimented making my own bath and beauty products as a teenager and never seemed to tired of it.  Recently  I started using cider vinegar as a hair rinse and love the simplicity.  It makes my hair soft, manageable and … Continue reading

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Heavenly Raspberry Shortcake!

Red Raspberries are one of our favorite family fruits.  This year our harvest is limited, and treasured.  What do you do with 2 quarts of fresh red raspberries?  They could be frozen individually on a cookie sheet and then stored … Continue reading

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Winter can Be Beautiful

  Winter is a tedious time of year for me.  Drab days are common in the Midwest from November until March and frequently include cloud-cover, rain, snow, or all of the above conditions.  It’s no wonder folks suffer depression during … Continue reading

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