By Mary Byrne. When Allison Bell set up her first wildlife camera on her farm in Whately, she assumed such cameras were really only used by hunters. “I wasn’t aware then of too many local people, who were doing it…
by Zack DeLuca With the “pick-your-own” blueberry season now off to a busy start, local farmers say 2020 could prove to be a banner year despite the COVID-19 policies that are in place. Located at 9 North Street in Whately,…
Whether you go DIY or collaborate with a designer, you can find local farms and nurseries growing fresh seasonal flowers that go directly from “field to vase.” Some of these working floral farms do double duty as stunning wedding venues.…
Last September, I got to visit Quonquont Farm in Whately with other members of the Greenfield Garden Club. I had no idea what to expect. The apple orchard and blueberry fields were unexpected delights, but I learned there was a…
By MAX MARCUS Staff Writer Published: 7/22/2019 6:34:55 AM WHATELY — Quonquont Farm drew local chefs, brewers and many fans of the farm’s blueberries to its Blueberry Festival on Sunday. The farm held a similar but smaller festival last year…
Peach and Rhubarb Crumble This recipe comes from local author Tinky Weisblat’s Love, Laughter, and Rhubarb. In the cookbook the crumble is made only with rhubarb, but Tinky made it with peaches recently and was hooked. It requires a little…
The local blueberry season is upon us. Fat, high-bush blueberries have appeared at farms in the Pioneer Valley, luring buyers with the promise of pies, muffins and extra-delicious cereal. At Quonquont Farm in Whately, the blueberries have their own festival.…
Horticulture Manager Maida Goodwin, left, leads a workshop focusing on creating flower crowns, corsages, and boutonnieres Tuesday evening at Quonquont Farm in Whately. The next workshop--on table decorations--is being held September 12. Staff Photo/Dan Little.
Eamon Smith, 21 months, completed an agricultural milestone Sunday when he picked blueberries for the first time. Helping him were his parents, Lincoln Smith and Meghan Garrity. “There was a lot going on this weekend and we wanted something to…