Basse's Farms

First time at Apple and sunflower fest, but not our last! Those little bags hold a good amount of apples per person. Plenty of apples and all were delicious. The Fresh cut lavender was an experience both my daughter and I have been wanting to try and it was lovely! We got a huge bundle. The maze was cute, albeit not difficult or long. The whole ambiance was perfect. Food was affordable for what you got and the beer garden was a great addition. Brian was a delight as was everyone we encountered. I didn’t do the fresh flower cuttings but I saw what people walked out with and they were BEAUTIFUL. Now, I have two events that I can’t miss at basse’s :)

On Thursday, June 11, 2026 we picked strawberries at Basse's farm in Colgate which is an annual event for us. The berries are delicious and the employees and fellow strawberry pickers are the best! It is well organized and effortless to get on the tractor driven wagon that takes you to the fields. My childhood is filled with memories of my mom making strawberry pies every summer. She grew her own berries in her garden. I'm continuing her tradition but I didn't get her gardening gene. I go to Basse's to pick my berries because luckily I did inherit her baking gene. When I got home with my berries I made 2 pies that day. Then I invite friends over to enjoy them. I will be making 2 more pies on Sunday to share them with our next group of friends. No one ever turns us down because people don't bake anymore and it's a real treat for all. Basse's berries bring people together----At the farm and afterwards to enjoy some homemade love. Thanks, Joann and Mike D.