Tag: Terhune Orchards
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Terhune Orchards owner publishes book based on life as a farmer
By Kyler R. Zhou Correspondent For more than 45 years, Gary Mount and his wife, Pam, have owned and operated Terhune Orchards, a staple farm of the Princeton area. After 35 years of writing for the farm’s quarterly newsletter, the Terhune Orchard News, Gary Mount has compiled his articles in his new book, “A Farmer’s…
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Princeton Farmhouse will combine ‘feel of New England farm compound with a Princeton aesthetic’
Max Hansen, the Bucks County chef/owner of Max Hansen Caterer, has purchased a property that will become the future headquarters of his catering operation in Mercer County. The 25,000-square-foot, multimillion dollar property, located on a preserved 82-acre sylvan campus, is located at 328 Carter Road in Princeton, and will be named The Princeton Farmhouse. Once…
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Terhune Orchards collects clothing for families served by HomeFront in Lawrenceville
Terhune Orchards in Princeton will continue its winter clothing drive throughout the month to benefit families served by HomeFront in Lawrenceville. Acceptable items include winter coats, gloves, hats, scarves, blankets and rain gear. Donations can be made at the main farm at 330 Cold Soil Road in Princeton, the Terhune stand at the Trenton Farmers…
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Terhune Orchards offers fall fun all week long
Terhune Orchards in Princeton has been offering family fun, including a corn maze, barnyard animals, hay bale maze, tractor play area, pony rides, rubber duck races, hippity hop corral, live music and winery. The farm is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends, through November.…
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Learn how to can and freeze peaches during workshop at Terhune Orchards
Terhune Orchards has baskets overflowing with just-picked peaches ready for guests to take home to create peach recipes. Pam’s Canning & Freezing Class will be held at 10 a.m. Aug. 13 at the orchard, Cold Soil Road, Princeton. In order to maintain social distancing for this in-person demonstration, space will be limited so pre-purchase $10…
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Terhune Orchards continues to serve area residents
Terhune Orchards is continuing to serve the Princeton community during the novel coronavirus pandemic. “We have been able to keep up with customer demand. We have some of our own grown produce such as apples, cider, vegetables and baked goods,” said Pam Mount, co-owner. “We also have a supplier who brings us other essential goods…
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Terhune Orchards is showcasing everything pumpkin this weekend
Families can celebrate Columbus Day weekend with a three-day family fun festival at Terhune Orchards in Princeton. The festival is highlighting pumpkins this weekend with activities and treats from Oct. 12-14. According to Terhune Orchards officials, children can pick their own pumpkin from the farm’s pumpkin patch or choose one from the display in Terhune’s…
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Terhune Orchards honors military during Apple Days Harvest Festival
Terhune Orchards is using its Apple Days Harvest Festival to honor the military when officials invite military members and families as guests to the annual event from Sept. 21-22 in Princeton. Terhune Orchards Apple Days Harvest Festivals, which runs through Oct. 27, will be packed with apples and family friendly activities, according to officials. This…
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A night of fireflies take over Terhune Orchards
Chasing fireflies has been a tradition at Terhune Orchards. For years, Terhune Orchards has organized this more than 10-year tradition into a Firefly Festival, that kicks off the summer for Princeton residents. “This is our only afternoon and evening festival we have, so that is how it is different for us. This festival attracts a…