Blue Collar Berry Patch will be participating in two winter markets this year:

Rogue Valley Growers and Crafters Market, Tuesdays in Ashland at the National Guard Armory on East Main Street, Nov. 28 and Dec. 5, 12, and 19, 9am-1pm.

Grants Pass Growers Market, Saturdays at the Josephine County Fairgrounds, Nov. 25 through Feb. 24, 9am-1pm.

Through the month of December I will again have holiday wreaths, garlands, and centerpieces available, and am very pleased to announce that I will have many varieties of jams, jellies, preserves, and syrups as well as dried fruits and herbs available as well. After the holidays I will continue to sell these products at the Grants Pass Market for as long as they last.

Keep an eye on our social media for more details. See you at the markets!

Farm update: It’s official… I think we’ve climate-ed out of blueberries in our area, this is unlucky year number three of no sellable crop. The bushes are still (mostly) alive, but even despite all the wonderful precipitation we’ve gotten this year, and hopefully normal irrigation, we are still in a drought (30% drier than normal). This isn’t good news for blueberries. We may have a crop in the future, but right now we need to listen to Mother Nature and adapt to this new normal.

So what does this mean for the future of the farm? We are diversifying our crops and planting more drought resistant/tolerant varietals. We will still remain primarily a fruit farm, but we will grow much more than just berries. I’m keeping the name of the farm as is for now, primarily because my mother worked so hard to hand draw our logo so many years ago, I couldn’t possibly think of replacing it with something new.

The good news is so many of the test plantings I’ve put in over the last few years are doing so well! Marionberries, boysenberries, thornless blackberries, figs, and table grapes are thriving, and I cannot wait for them to produce enough fruit to be able to share with you! The fruit set for our pears and apples are looking fantastic, so barring disaster I should be back at markets in August, September, and around the holidays with some goodies for you.

Thanks to everyone for your support! In October we enter our 40th anniversary and we couldn’t have done it without you!

Blue Collar Berry Patch will be participating in two winter markets for December 2022. Grants Pass Growers Market is at the Josephine County Fairgrounds on Saturdays from 9am-1pm, and the Rogue Valley Growers and Crafters Market is on Tuesdays in Ashland at the National Guard Armory on East Main Street, also from 9am-1pm.

We will have festive holiday wreaths and garlands, as well as syrups, tea, and dried herbs, perfect for gifting or entertaining.

Find us in Grants Pass on December 3rd, 10th, and 17th, and in Ashland on December 6th and 13th.