Papa Hank's Skyridge Farm, Diamond Springs, CA

Papa’s Blueberries Go Traveling to Glacier National Park, Montana

Emanders (Moderator) — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 00:59:58 +0000

Papa’s blueberries were picked fresh by me, Beth, Monday morning. A small basket still remained and was given to the owner of a huckleberry gift shop just outside Glacier National Park in Montana. Jim Willows, the owner of Willows Huckland, promptly threw them onto his breakfast and said he was impressed by the taste of the Chandler blueberries.

- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

Photos from the market

Emanders (Moderator) — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 04:21:38 +0000

He are a few pictures taken at a recent outing to the farmer’s market. This gives you some idea of nature’s bounty.

- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

Certified Organic

Emanders (Moderator) — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 15:55:59 +0000

Our Certified Organic blueberries can be found today at the El Dorado Hills market.

- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

Placerville Market Today

Emanders (Moderator) — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 15:27:39 +0000

Papa Hank’s is selling produce today at the Placerville market. Our lettuce is priced at $2 a head; rhubarb is $2.50.

- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

Kale & Chard, $2 a Bunch

Emanders (Moderator) — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 15:26:05 +0000

Today, Skyridge Farm is selling in El Dorado Hills at Town Center. Look for our Swiss chard and kale, $2 a bunch.

- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

At the Palladio Today

Emanders (Moderator) — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:40:10 +0000

Today Papa Hank is selling blueberries at the Palladio, off East Bidwell in Folsom. We have blackberries, Swiss chard, kale, sugar snap peas and blueberry plants. Small plants are priced at $10 and medium plants at $12.50. Hope to see you there.

- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

Location:Folsom

Our Garden Produce

Emanders (Moderator) — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 04:23:38 +0000

Here’s a sampling of the recent pickings at the farm. Papa Hank surveys the berries after screening.

- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

Berries are Getting Blue

Emanders (Moderator) — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 17:38:33 +0000

The berries at the farm are showing their colors. You should see us soon at the farmers’ markets.

- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

Remembering Our Beloved Jasmine

Emanders (Moderator) — Tue, 08 May 2012 06:17:40 +0000

Jasmine, our beautiful little black chihuahua, keeper of the farm, chaser of cats, greeter of all who arrived to SkyRidge Farm, was taken from us unexpectedly after asking her daddy, Tim, to be let outside sometime around 3 am.

I will always remember Jasmine’s good taste in fashion: she often wore a pretty purple collar around her neck that accented her beautiful black hair. She could be found sleeping amongst the blueberry bushes during the heat of the day, waking to eat some of the berries as they fell from the bushes while being picked.

Fetching sticks was a favorite game of Jasmine’s. Her uncle Hank often cuddled her in his arms. Daddy Tim offered counsel on the ways of the world. Her Auntie Beth always brought unexpected treats, kissin’ on her as much as possible, telling her she was the best dog in the world.

Jasmine’s enthusiasm for life made her difficult to photograph: she often appeared as a blur of colors in photos. She loved doggy biscuits and dragging around her stuffed toy cobra or tiger, showing off for all who would watch, letting them know how well she defended the property from perceived threats. It is perhaps this desire of hers to defend Skyridge Farm that brought her close to a predator: a match she could not win.

We will miss our sweet gal.

Splitting Wood at Skyridge Farm

Emanders (Moderator) — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 02:46:38 +0000

Today, Hank and Tim were splitting wood at the farm. Once split, they package the wood and deliver it bundled to the Lake Comanche Resort. These photos were enhanced using an iPad app called Paper Camera. The result is quite beautiful. Our next post will show more photos of the farm using this technique.

- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad