Love Apple Farms Info
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OUR CLASSES ARE HELD AT
2317 Vine Hill Rd, Santa Cruz
OUR TOMATO PLANT SALE
is located at 5311 Scotts Valley Dr, Scotts Valley
Contact us at:
loveapplefarms@gmail.com
(831) 588-3801
We farm for Manresa Restaurant
Follow us on Twitter
Love Apple Farms
IN THE NEWS
- San Francisco Chronicle
- Metro (Santa Cruz)
- I Heart Farms
- Epicurious
Top 10 Farm to Table Restaurants - New York Times
- Saveur Magazine
- Los Angeles Times
- UCSC Agricultural Pioneers
- Grub Street
- Edible Monterey Bay
- Bon Appetit Magazine
- Salty Apron Blog
- GQ Magazine
- Wall Street Journal
- Food Gal Blog
- Eucalyptus Magazine
- Tomato Tart Blog
- The Wandering Eater Blog
- La Vita Cucinare Blog
- Yumivore Blog
- In Wine Country
- The Coastal Gardener
- Eric Ripert's 'Avec Eric'
- Food Forward
Tomato Seeds!
David Kinch and
Love Apple Farms on the Martha Stewart Show
David Kinch and
Love Apple Farms with
Eric Ripert
Love Apple Farms Photos
Love Apple Farm's Tomato Variety Photo Album
Classes, Dinners, and Tours
Love Apple Farms Classes from Michael Whalen on Vimeo.
On-site workshops, dinners, and docent-led tours are held at what GQ Magazine calls our "stunningly beautiful farm," located off of Highway 17, just 15 minutes from Los Gatos or Santa Cruz, and 30 minutes from San Jose. Our address is 2317 Vine Hill Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95065. Tomato plant sales are held seasonally at 4311 Scotts Valley Drive in Scotts Valley, CA.
ALL CLASSES ARE HELD RAIN OR SHINE.
WE REQUIRE ADVANCE REGISTRATION, EVEN FOR GIFT CERTIFICATE HOLDERS.
GIFT CERTIFICATE RECIPIENTS SHOULD REGISTER BY EMAILING US AT LOVEAPPLEFARMS@GMAIL.COM
For information about hosting a private event for your organization or business at the farm or at your venue contact cheryl@loveapplefarms.com.
View our cancellation/rescheduling policy.
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February 2013
Growing Tomato Transplants from Seed $49 plus $10 materials - Saturday, February 2
Home Brewing Basics $79 - Saturday, February 2
Introduction to Bee-Keeping $49 - Saturday, February 9
Early Spring Vegetable Gardening $69 plus $10 materials - Sunday, February 10
Home Cheese-Making $79 - Saturday, February 16
Docent-Led Farm Tour $18/$9 - Sunday, February 17
In the Kitchen with Chez Pim: Marmalades $125 - Saturday, February 23
Growing Tomato Transplants from Seed $49 plus $10 materials - Sunday, February 24
Asian Tofu with Andrea Nguyen $115 - Sunday, February 24
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March 2013
Home Cheese-Making $79 - Sunday, March 3
Designing the Perfect Vegetable Garden $49 - Saturday, March 9
In the Kitchen with Chez Pim: Macaron Madness $115 - Saturday, March 9
Introduction to Bee-Keeping $59 - Sunday, March 10
Growing Tomato Transplants from Seed $49 plus $10 materials - Sunday, March 10
Docent-Led Farm Tour $18/$9 - Sunday, March 10
Summer Vegetable Gardening $79 plus $20 materials - Saturday, March 16
Into the Vietnamese Kitchen with Andrea Nguyen $115 - Saturday, March 16
Bread Making $79 - Sunday, March 17
Egg-Cellent Morning Dishes $79 - Saturday, March 23
Non-Toxic Gopher, Mole, and Vole Control $49 - Sunday, March 31
Introduction to Bee-Keeping $59 - Sunday, March 31
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April 2013
Farm Dinner $129 - Saturday, April 6
Container Vegetable Gardening $49 - Sunday, April 7
Docent-Led Farm Tour $18/$9 - Sunday, April 7
Tomato Day FREE! - Saturday, April 13 at Western Garden Nursery in Pleasanton
Home-Made Pasta $89 - Saturday, April 13
Basic Drip Irrigation $49 - Sunday, April 14
Growing Herbs $49 plus $10 materials - Sunday, April 14
Home Cheese-Making $79 - Thursday, April 18
Backyard Chicken Keeping $69 plus $26 materials - Saturday, April 20
Asian Dumplings with Andrea Nguyen $115 - Saturday, April 20
Summer Vegetable Gardening $79 plus $20 materials - Sunday, April 21
Designing the Perfect Vegetable Garden $49 - Sunday, April 21
Tomato Day FREE! - Saturday, April 27 at Wegman's Nursery in Redwood City
Home Brewing Basics $79- Saturday, April 27
Docent-Led Farm Tour $18/$9 - Saturday, April 27
Compost, Vermiculture, & Soil Fertility $49 plus $10 materials - Sunday, April 28
Growing Giant Pumpkins $49 - Sunday, April 28
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May 2013
Farm Dinner $129 - Saturday, May 4
The Art of the Soufflé $89 - Sunday, May 5
Basic Garden Carpentry $49 - Saturday, May 11
In the Kitchen with Chez Pim: Macaron Madness $115 - Saturday, May 11
Docent-Led Farm Tour $18/$9 - Saturday, May 11
Simple Canning and Preserving $79 - Sunday, May 12
Bread-Making $79 - Thursday, May 16
Summer Vegetable Gardening $79 plus $20 materials - Saturday, May 18
Tomato Masters $49 - Saturday, May 25
Home Cheese-Making $79 - Saturday, May 25
Docent-Led Farm Tour $18/$9 - Sunday, May 26
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June 2013
Farm Dinner $129 - Saturday, June 1
Basic Drip Irrigation $49 - Saturday, June 8
Introduction to Biodynamic Gardening $49 - Sunday, June 9
Docent-Led Farm Tour $18/$9 - Sunday, June 9
Easy Solar Projects $49 - Saturday, June 22
Pizza from Scratch $89 - Sunday, June 23
Pickling $79 - Saturday, June 29
Backyard Chicken Keeping $69 plus $26 materials - Sunday, June 30
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July 2013
Docent-Led Farm Tour $18/$9 - Thursday, July 4
Tomato Masters $49 - Sunday, July 14
Using a Pressure Cooker $79 - Saturday, July 20
Docent-Led Farm Tour $18/$9 - Saturday, July 27
Compost, Vermiculture, & Soil Fertility $49 plus $10 materials - Saturday, July 27
MANY MORE 2013 CLASSES TO BE SCHEDULED SOON!
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LOVE APPLE FARMS WILL ALSO CRAFT A UNIQUE TEAM-BUILDING OR PARTY EXPERIENCE FOR YOU OR YOUR ORGANIZATION, EITHER ON THE FARM OR AT YOUR VENUE.
FOR INFORMATION ON RENTING THE FARM FOR A PRIVATE DINNER OR LUNCH, GO HERE.
Hi Cynthia, we love your site and the very helpful information. We visit frequently for advice, recipes and so much more... Our homegrown kale, swiss chard, spinach and all our veggies thank you! We love growing our own food, cooking with wood fired ovens and dining outdoors! No more processed foods for us...
George
Posted by: Outdoor Ovens | January 27, 2013 at 11:08 AM
I just had to thank you for that wonderful wreath making class. What fun! Now when driving to work i look at all the potential wreath making foliage by the road. I'm seeing the world in a whole different light. My family loved the wreath i made and i felt so accomplished making that wreath. Thank you again and again for such a wonderfully entertaining and fascinating class.
Posted by: Terye Balogh | November 20, 2012 at 01:23 PM
I have a strong resolve this year to gather up your recommended list of ingredients to grace my tomato holes. Thanks for the great tips and as always, your goodwill to share this information so that we may all have tomato bragging rights!
Posted by: Dede Dodson | April 28, 2011 at 06:19 AM
Greetings, Cynthia! I always look forward to receiving your helpful Newletter. I found your comments "Growing Tomato Transplants From Seed" so very simple to follow and helpful. One hardly ever sees the instruction for canning/preserving. It brings back memories of my grandmother canning things from the garden when I was a child. Life today is about making good memories to last a life time. Thank you for making that possible for so many folks!
Posted by: Gary Millwood | February 17, 2011 at 02:00 PM
Hi,I live in Arroyo Grande and last spring I followed your directions for tomato planting exactly as described including the fish heads. The summer weather was so awful cold at night and cool and/or over cast during the day that the plants grew very slowly and we never got one tomato from any of the 9 var. we planted. My farmers' market friends were equally challenged. I'm definitely coming up for a class. I've seen requests for video tapes - is this a possibility? Hope so, Jane
Posted by: Jane Baker | February 02, 2011 at 10:26 PM
I really enjoyed visiting the farm for the tomato seedling sale last spring. Now I look forward to visiting your new farm if possible. Thanks, your farm is wonderful!
Posted by: John Viken | November 19, 2010 at 03:35 AM
I seriously think you need to open up another Love Apple Farm, only in NE Ohio! PLEEEEEEASE!!!
Posted by: Jeph Remley | November 17, 2010 at 07:59 AM
Thank you for sharing the Love & the Apples :)
Posted by: Michaelia Morgan | November 16, 2010 at 09:26 PM
Wow! All I can say is that I wish I were in your area so that I could attend your classes. They sound awesome!! But, alas, I'm in Montana.
You do a fantastic job and I truly enjoy reading your blog, newsletter and facebook.
Happy Gardening!
~Carla
JustRSize Acres
Montana
Posted by: Carla | November 16, 2010 at 05:49 PM
Loved the tomatoes i got from your farm, through as sister..wish I had had more sun though!!
Posted by: Penny | November 16, 2010 at 03:34 PM
I love your farm too and you have some great classes coming up. I always look forward to what all you have going on.
Cathy
Posted by: Cathy Holt | November 16, 2010 at 02:01 PM
Hi Cynthia,
I SO want to come back and see the new location! You are an inspiration to the little farmer in me that is longing to come out!
Posted by: deb tietjen | November 16, 2010 at 01:07 PM
I am hooked! It started with some seeds and your early spring gardening class and the rest is history, at least to my family. I am excited to take many more of your classes in 2011.
Posted by: elena lawson | November 16, 2010 at 10:56 AM
Look forward to growing next season!
Posted by: Ivan A. |