Horse Listener’s Orchard, formerly Crooks Orchard, is a 153-acre fruit orchard and vegetable farm located at 317 Bebbington Road in Ashford. The farm produces more than 25 different varieties of apples, in addition to blueberries, peaches, plums, pears, vegetables, herbs, cut flowers and garden plants. Horse Listener’s offers pick-your-own blueberries, peaches and apples, along […]
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The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp Welcomes Kids Back
For children with serious illnesses and their families, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp is a caring community filled with fun and friendship. Whether at Camp, in the hospital or in camper communities, these children and their families experience hope and “a different kind of healing” through a variety of year-round programs. This summer, […]
Ashford Farmers Market brings local foods to town for the 15th year in a row
You don’t have to look far for fresh, locally grown fruits and veggies. The Ashford Farmers Market, which is overseen by the Ashford Conservation Commission, is once again open for business. The market runs every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. from Mother’s Day in May through the end of October in the parking […]
Sean Patrick’s Plants Celebrates Milestone
Sean Patrick’s Plants is a family retail business that is now celebrating its 20th year of operating in Ashford. The owners, Brenda and Patrick Stenglein, are graduates of the University of Connecticut. Brenda has a degree in horticulture and education while Patrick has a degree in greenhouse production and management. They are both committed to […]