Hilltop Hanover Farm Programs in August: Farm Stand; Canning; Couples Cooking

There are plenty of events coming up in August at Hilltop Hanover Farm in Yorktown, which you can take advantage of:

Farm Stand – Fridays 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Open throughout the summer and fall. All produce is grown on the farm without the use of pesticides, synthesized fertilizers or herbicides. Check the website weekly for available produce.

U-Pick – Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. weather permitting

Enjoy harvesting your own vegetables, herbs and flowers that are grown without the use of pesticides, herbicides or synthetic fertilizers. Pay at the farm stand. Check website weekly for available produce.

Planning Your Fall Garden – Saturday, Aug. 3, 10 a.m. – noon in Barn F.

Learn how to plant your own late-season vegetable garden and enjoy fresh vegetables into late fall. Registration required. Fee $20 per person, children $5.

Preserving the Harvest: Canning – Saturday, Aug. 10, 9 a.m. – noon in Barn F.

Join the growing movement of people who want to preserve their summer bounty. Registration is required. Fee is $25 per person, $10 for children ages 8-12.

Couples Cooking -- Friday, Aug. 16, 7 p.m. in Barn F.

Join Laurie Gershgorn, chef and owner of Healthy Culinary Creations, for an evening of cooking and fun with your partner and learn how to make delicious, healthy new recipes. Online registration only. Fee $75 per couple. 

Herbal Teas and Dyes – Saturday, Aug. 17, 10 a.m. – noon in Barn F.

Join Carol Lake, author of Simple Cheese Making and Dancing Dog Farm, and learn how to make and enjoy herbal teas and dyes. 

Spin & Knit – Saturday, Aug. 17, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. in Building F.

Gather in an informal atmosphere and be part of a monthly spinning and knitting group. No fee or registration required for first-time attendees; $5 for each subsequent class.

Seed Saving – Saturday, Aug. 24, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. in Barn F.

Learn the value and craft of saving your seeds for next year’s crops with horticulturalist Shanyn Siegel. Fee $20 per person, $5 for children ages 8-12.