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As open space and local
farms continue to give way to development, Shelton is proud to boast a
long and on-going tradition of agricultural heritage. Throughout Shelton
you will not only share the experience of our rich farming history, but
also find some of finest and freshest locally grown fruits, vegetables
and farm products in the state. In addition, our weekly downtown "Farmers
Market" offers the best of the regions produce, fresh from
the fields and arrayed in tempting display.
Where else but Shelton can you discover
the rich selection and healthful benefits of our sun-ripened harvest,
while beholding the splendor of our peaceful hilltop vistas and rolling
hills? Take the time to step back into a unique American tradition. Explore
our scenic back roads, visit our historic homes and expansive gardens
maybe even make a friend or two along the way. Find out what others
already know: once youve come, youll be back, time and time
again.
Beardsley Organic Farm
276 Leavenworth Rd., Rt. 110 (203) 929-3080
Certified Organic vegetables, herbs, berries, flowers and seedlings are
available at our on-site farmstand. The "Equipment Shed" also
features jams, wreaths, gift baskets, organic farming books/directories,
gifts from the greenhouse, fresh/dried floral arrangements and bread and
cookies from our whole-grain bakery.
Birdseye Sugar Grove
11 Applewood Drive (203) 929-1833 or 944-0501
Pure Connecticut maple syrup and honey, beeswax candies, maple barbecue
sauce, gift baskets. Seasonal tours from mid-February to early April:
call ahead. Products available, call anytime, Shelton Farmers Market,
or mail order.
Fairview Tree Farm
486 Walnut Tree Hill Road (203) 944-9090
A family owned farm since 1842, they offer 60 acres of "choose and
cut" Christmas Trees, pumpkins in the fall and a Haunted Hayride
weekends in October. They also provide a retail nursery, landscaping services,
landscape construction and driveway paving year round. Firewood and snowplowing
are also available.
Jones Family Farms
266
Israel Hill Road (203) 929-8425
Come Harvest Your Own Strawberries, Blueberries, Pumpkins and Christmas
Trees! Strawberry Harvest: mid-June through mid-July. Blueberry Harvest:
mid-July through mid-August. Pumpkins Harvest Festival: throughout October
with scarecrows, farm animals, free hayrides, fall flowers, dried herbs,
apples, and much more! Christmas Tree Harvest: third weekend in November
through December 24th. Large variety of fir and pine trees to harvest;
live and cut trees, wreaths, and garlands. Their Holiday Gatherings Gift
Shop, featuring home and holiday accessories, is open daily during the
Christmas Season.
Hubbell Farm at Frenchs Corner
61 East Village Road (203) 929-2052
This 1825 farm features herb plants sold from the Greenhouse, Display
Herb Gardens, Farm Shop and Herb Barn overflowing with tantalizing Fragrances,
Dried Flowers, unusual Country Gifts, and our own hand-crafted, old-fashioned
Herbal and Wool Products as well as holiday wreaths at Christmas. Our
flock of sheep contribute to the natural colored wools used in our 100%
wool blankets, yarns, scarves, and felt hats.
Wells Hollow Farm
656 Bridgeport Avenue (203) 926-0524
A working farm selling bedding plants, hanging baskets, vegetable plants,
holiday plants, fresh vegetables in season, mums, Christmas trees and
much more.
White Hills Orchards
31 Maple Avenue (203) 929-0559
They offer honey and freshly harvested in-season fruits and vegetables
from their gardens.
Shelton Farm & Public Market
Corner of Cornell and Canal Streets in Downtown Shelton
(203) 929-3080 Marketmaster
The Farm & Public Market is housed in a newly constructed 2,220 sq.
ft. market pavilion. Part of the 10 acre Shelton Enterprise & Commerce
Park, it is located on the Housatonic River in heart of downtown. It is
open every Saturday, rain or shine, 9:30 am to 1:00 pm from mid-July to
Mid-October.
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