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“We are chemical free, and we use natural growing methods. We think of it as old wisdom along with modern technical acumen.<\/p>\n
“We are lucky to have amazing soil and access to good water in Bacchus Marsh. We’re also lucky to be in a diverse community of high-quality horticulture in the district.<\/p>\n
“Here we only do pick-your-own or fresh picked shed sales. It’s an alternative to the regular food supply. Because we think it’s important for alternatives to exist.<\/p>\n
“Our cherries just finished but we have various stone fruit across the remainder of summer. Then we will have apples through autumn from late February to late May.<\/p>\n
“We’re open on weekends and Wednesdays, and when the apple season starts at the end of February we’re then open every day through to the end of May.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
WITH plenty of luscious fruit hanging on the branches, the region’s fruit growers were not taking any chances earlier this week as they prepared for the forecast hot weather to hit. Among them, local grower Kim Payne has been getting set to welcome customers who will pick their own freshly ripe stone fruits this weekend. […]<\/p>\n