Love Apple Farms
- OUR CLASSES ARE HELD AT
2317 Vine Hill Rd, Santa Cruz
loveapplefarms@gmail.com
(831) 588-3801
We farm for Manresa Restaurant
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
Proper Tomato Cages!
- 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 5311 Scotts Valley Drive in Scotts Valley, CA.
ALL CLASSES ARE HELD RAIN OR SHINE.
WE REQUIRE ADVANCE REGISTRATION, EVEN FOR GIFT CERTIFICATE HOLDERS.
For information about hosting a private event for your organization or business at the farm or at your venue contact loveapplefarms@gmail.com
View our cancellation/rescheduling policy.
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November 2014
Home-Made Pasta $89 - Saturday, November 1
Pies with Flair $89 - Saturday, November 8
Beginning Cheese Making $99 - Sunday, November 9
Docent-Led Farm Tour $18/$9 - Sunday, November 9
Macaron Madness $119 - Saturday, November 22
Wreaths from the Garden $59 - Sunday, November 23
Christmas Cookies $89 - Saturday, November 29
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December 2014
Holiday Sweets & Treats $89 - Saturday, December 6
Homemade Liqueurs for Gift Giving $69 - Sunday, December 7
Beginning Cheese Making $99 - Saturday, December 13
Docent-Led Farm Tour $18/$9 - Saturday, December 13
Garden Mosaics $119 - Sunday, December 14
Chocolate Truffles $89 - Saturday, December 20
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January 2015
Beer Making $89 - Saturday, January 10
Beginning Cheese Making $99 - Sunday, January 11
Early Spring Vegetable Gardening $79 - Saturday, January 17
Growing Peppers & Eggplants from Seed $69 - Saturday, January 31
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February 2015
Introduction to Bee-Keeping $79 - Saturday, February 7
Growing Tomato Transplants from Seed $79 - Sunday, February 8
Designing the Perfect Vegetable Garden $59 - Sunday, February 15
Early Spring Vegetable Gardening $79 - Sunday, February 22
Growing Tomato Transplants from Seed $79 - Saturday, February 28
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March 2015
Designing the Perfect Vegetable Garden $59 - Saturday, March 7
Summer Vegetable Gardening $99 - Sunday, March 15
Introduction to Bee-Keeping $79 - Sunday, March 29
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April 2015
Summer Vegetable Gardening $99 - Saturday, April 11
Backyard Chicken Keeping $95 - Saturday, April 18
Tomato Masters $59 - Sunday, April 26
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May 2015
Designing the Perfect Vegetable Garden $59 - Sunday, May 3
Summer Vegetable Gardening $99 - Saturday, May 9
Tomato Masters $59 - Sunday, May 24
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June 2015
More classes TBD!
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July 2015
Backyard Chicken Keeping $95 - Sunday, July 19
Tomato Masters $59 - Saturday, July 25
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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, EMAIL US AT LOVEAPPLEFARM@GMAIL.COM
Hi Cynthia, I have used your tomatoe growing formula for several years while still in Morgan Hill, CA. We moved to East Texas recently, using the same formula, I'm the envy of my new neighbors for the healthiest tomatoe producing tomato plants. I use many of your practices in my veggie beds here, even with heavy red clay soil. Thanks for all the info you post.
Posted by: Cathy Goorman-DePorter | July 07, 2014 at 04:57 PM
Norma: Yes, we will be at the SF Flower & Garden show, held at the San Mateo Convention Center, from Wednesday, March 19 to the 23. Come see us!
Posted by: Love Apple Farms | March 15, 2014 at 11:22 PM
Great value, incredible know-how!
I live in the Santa Cruz Mountains and it is a blessing to have Love Apple Farms so close to home. I attended a recent tomato from seed class and it was simply outstanding. Cynthia does a great job in her teaching, and as a somewhat novice gardener I learned a tremendous amount. I was able to bring home 48 different tomato seed varietals to grow this season. Not only was it a great experience, but the LAF beliefs in sound gardening principles, with a big nod towards productive yet environmentally sensible practices. I used to buy "miracle-No"......now I buy worm poop. Enough said. Thanks Cynthia. Looking forward to fun in the sun in my garden!
Dan Connor
Posted by: Dan Connor | March 12, 2014 at 11:18 AM
Are you going to be at the San Mateo Convention Center again this year? If so, when?
Posted by: Norma Singer | March 09, 2014 at 06:43 PM
We loved the Chicken keeping class! We have our chicks happy and safe at home in their little brooder box.
We are eager to take another one of the classes you offer like cheese making and bee keeping or any of the yummy cooking classes.
Thank you so much for all the helpful information.
Posted by: Lise Carver | October 06, 2013 at 11:36 AM
LAF
Thank you so much for the wonderful.,well organized,informative How Garden Skills day! The lunch was a fabulous added plus. Wish I could have attends all lectures. This is a great idea for people with some garden knowledge and to supliment and reinforce. Class and workshop info. I will be back for more of both.
Susanne
Posted by: Susanne Cellura | August 04, 2013 at 06:46 AM
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. | November 16, 2010 at 10:46 AM