The Elephant Heart Plum, grown primarily in the California region, has a unique smooth, dusty-white skin. The flesh is a consistent, dark ruby red, which is why it often bears the name "blood plum." When perfectly ripe, the meat is so juicy that resembles more a beverage than a fruit. Its soft, tropical flesh bears a rich and distinctive flavor. The skin has a tart, berry flavor. The Elephant Heart plum is grown by some home gardeners and only a few fruit farmersā??those with small farms that practice hand picking and packin
We run this small operation ourselves and raise Boer goats for meat and show, chickens, vegetables and fruits as naturally as possible. We love the variety of heirloom seeds that are available from all over the world. This year we have over 15 varieties of melons, more than 18 varieties of heirloom tomatoes along with 5 varieties of potatoes and 6 kinds of onions. We love variety! Neighbors have been buying our produce, meat and eggs since we moved to this location.
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We are an old-fashioned family farm producing artisanally grown tree-ripened stone fruits, including cherries, apricots, peaches, nectarines, plums and pluots---awarding winning fruits, heirloom varieties like Blenheim apricots and Elberta peaches, as well as the newest introductions--over 200 different varieties selected for their taste and quality. During the summer, we host several fruit tastings, tours and harvest walks.
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Beechwood Orchards is a fifth generation sustainable family farm. We have always grown many varieties of tree fruits (apples, peaches, plums, apricots, nectarines) but have recently added more small fruits (raspberries, blackberries, blueberries), vegetables, and herbs to diversify our crops and provide more selection for our market customers.
We use a variety of methods to remain sustainable; cover crops, crop rotation, monitor and trap pests, ect.
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Our farm is in the rolling hills of Madison County, Iowa. As the name Burr Oak Farm suggests, we have many burr oak trees as well as others. Since trees grow well we are planting more - an orchard of apple, peach, plum, cherry, apricot, pear, and nectarine trees.
We have about a thousand fruit trees in various stages of growth and production. We seem to have an inclination to expose the public to many heritage apple varieties as well as some tasty new ones.
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Gourmet Magazine described it best when they said
“To see the abundance of produce from some of the most fertile farmland in the West displayed beside wild king salmon, artisanal goat cheese and regional honey is to understand the essential roles farming and fishing play in the life and economy of the region” — February, 2004
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Experience the taste of mid-Missouri, including fresh produce, meat, eggs, cheese, fruit, honey, flowers, plants, arts & crafts, & more... As a producer-only market, everything sold here is offered by the farmers and artisans who help sustain the culture, economy, and environment of our region. Come visit our nearly 70 vendors and explore the possibilities! Open Saturdays 8am-12pm (April-November)
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