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CURRENT FARM REPORT:Thursday May 08, 2008
We are now full swing into
asparagus season and we are harvesting
record amounts this spring. Demand for our asparagus remains
high so it's always a good idea to order ahead, especially
for large orders. The price is 4.00/ lb. Our asparagus is
snapped not cut so the whole pound is tender. Our asparagus season
will last until mid June.
Rhubarb
season has also begun. Large orders should also be ordered in
advance (10 pounds or more) so we can harvest it fresh for you.
The price is 1.00/lb.
We are selling several
varieties of basil
plants this spring. They will be available May 20. The price is
5.00/ 6 plants
Cut Flower season will begin in June.
For
more information,
call (814) 443-4529
or
e-mail (mail@putmanplace.com)
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WHO WE ARE
The Putman Place
is a 75 acre farm on the eastern side of the Laurel Mountain 1½ miles
from Bakersville on the West Bakersville-Edie Road. The farm is
managed by Sue Putman with the help of her husband, John Steele, her
parents, Ann and Dwight a.k.a. "Put", and several summer employees as
well as visiting relatives and friends.
HISTORY
The Putman Place has been farmed by our family for five generations,
since the 1850’s.
For the first one hundred years it was a traditional Somerset
County dairy farm with 10 to 20 milking cows, a few pigs,
a flock of chickens, and crop rotations of corn, oats and hay.
Later the dairy gave way to beef. In the 1970’s we began
raising vegetables, strawberries, grapes, raspberries and other
fruits.
WHAT WE DO
At the present time, we grow asparagus, rhubarb,
fresh flowers, fresh herbs, and blueberries.
We market them directly to our customers at the farm.
We are open from May through September, Monday through Saturday.
Our business hours are from 8:00am to 6:00pm. Monday through
Saturday. We are closed on Sunday.
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CROPS
Asparagus
(4.00/lb) is harvested in late April and
through mid-June, depending on the weather.
We
gather and sell about 2000 pounds of asparagus tips each year. We
snap our asparagus when we harvest so the whole pound is tender. We
almost always "sell out" on the weekends so it's always a good idea to
order ahead so we can save it for you. We will be selling Jersey
Supreme asparagus crowns this May. The price is 1.00/root.
Rhubarb:(1.00/lb) Sold
only in May into the first part of June.
Great for pies, sauces (like apple sauce). Traditionally the
first "fruit" of the season.
Blueberries
(4.00/pt) start in early July and
last until mid-September. We have five different varieties throughout
the season.
These are available already picked.
Organic lettuces
(2.00/bunch) start in early June and
last until mid-September.
Cut Flowers:
We have a large cutting garden of annual and perennial flowers and
herbs with over 90 varieties available throughout the season.
The flower season runs from mid June through September with a
possible week or two on either end (weather permitting).
The plant varieties are selected by Ann and Sue and started in
our greenhouse in early spring.
Check out the Flower Tips page for
ideas on how to cut and handle fresh or dried flowers.
Fresh Herb Cutting Garden: We
have a variety of culinary and medicinal herbs, sold by weight, you
can cut yourself or we will cut for you.
Also, the herb garden is "open territory" for the cut flower
customers. Many of our herbs also look great in fresh flower
arrangements.
Red Wine Vinegar:
(8.00/375ml bottle) This is Puts'
specialty! He grows the French hybrid grapes, makes a wonderful
dry red wine which is aged at least one year and then makes the
vinegar which in turn is aged in oak casks. This is not some watered
down supermarket vinegar. Use it as you would a good balsamic vinegar.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
We invite you to visit us at any time of the year.
Our growing season is May through September. We are open from
8:00 AM until 6:00PM Monday through Saturday (closed Sundays).
All of our produce is in demand so it is a good idea
to call (or e-mail) and order ahead.
We will also make pre-ordered flower arrangements or can have cut
flowers ready for you for a quick pick-up.
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MAP and DIRECTIONS
From Somerset:
Exit 110 on PA Turnpike.
Follow signs for Rt. 31 West,
Take Rt. 31 West 6 miles to Bakersville, Turn Right at Exxon Station,
Proceed 1/2 mile to the white church, turn Right
1.5 miles to Blueberry Lane (there is a sign for the Putman Place on
the left), Turn Left
1/2 mile, you're there.
Our parking lot is a lawn. Just look for the red sales hut by
the gardens.
From Donegal:
Exit 91 on the PA Turnpike.
Take Rt. 31 East (left turn from toll booth), over Laurel Mountain,
Past Hidden Valley Resort to Bakersville (a very small town about 2.5
miles from the entrance to Hidden Valley Resort).
Turn left (sharp left) at the CoGo's Exxon station which is in
the village of Bakersville,
1/4 mile to a white church, turn right onto West Bakersville Edie
Rd and proceed
1.5 miles to Blueberry Lane (there is a sign for The Putman Place on
the left) turn left,
1/2 mile, you're there! Our
parking lot looks like a lawn. Just look for the red sales hut by
the gardens.
From Johnstown:
The safest way from the north is to take
rt 219 to Somerset and follow the directions above.
The shortest route is "the back way":
We are located about 6 miles from Rt 985 (at the village of
Sipesville) on the Bakersville-Edie Rd. Take Rt 219 to the Rt 30
exit. Go West on Rt 30 to Jenners Crossroads, Then turn left
onto Million Dollar Highway. Continue to T at Rt 985. Go Left
(south). Continue until the village of Sipesville (village on
your left) look for signs for Brendle Egg Farm and Edie. Turn
right onto Bakersville-Edie Road. Follow this road through the
villages of Edie and Allenvale. The main road has a double
yellow line. There are some strange turns on this road; just
"follow the yellow lines" and you will be OK. The road will
cross over the PA Turn Pike, Blueberry lane is 1.5 miles after you
cross the Turn Pike on your right.
There is a sign for The Putman Place on the right; turn right, follow
the lane almost to the end (about 1/2 mile). Our
parking lot is a lawn. Just look for the red sales hut by
the gardens.

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