History Have you ever wondered why the Poinsettia is associated with Christmas? To understand the origin of this beautiful plant and its ties to the holiday season, we have to venture back to 17th century Mexico. It is believed that during this time period, Franciscan Monks began using this flower in their Nativity processions. Around this same time, the Christmas folklore or Pepita and the Poinsettias also came to the forefront. Legend has it...

Believe it or not, the holiday season is already upon us! This means family gatherings, making memories, and lots and lots of food. Spending time in the kitchen with your family is an amazing way to make memories and also teach valuable skills to children who may be inexperienced in the kitchen. From desserts to vegetables for a homemade Thanksgiving Feast, our market is stocked with amazing ingredients that you can use for your favorite family...

  It’s pumpkin season! Here at Patterson Farm, we love all things pumpkin and we can’t wait to share this season with you! We are stocked full of pumpkins, ingredients for delicious pumpkin recipes, and our pumpkin patch is ready for you to come and visit.   Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins You can pick the pumpkin from the patch for free or just pick it up from the market. If you would like to participate in Fall Fun on the Farm Weekday...

Fall is officially here and you know what that means; fall fun for everyone! Things may look a little different for Patterson Farm this fall, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! We have a variety of fun, fall activities to choose from for the entire family. Virtual Corn Maize Tour Available September 8 – September 25, 2020, our Virtual Corn Maize Tours can be booked by teachers who are looking to engage students in a new and exciting...

Things have been a little different this year and we definitely miss seeing everyone at the farm! As we all continue to adjust to this new world we are living in, we have decided to adapt our field trip experience. We have spent countless hours trying to recreate the same experience students would experience by actually being at the farm, but virtually. Just because things are changing doesn’t mean that our students have to miss out on the fun...

  Picture this… it’s November just a few days before Thanksgiving and you’re planning the menu for your holiday meal. You wish you had some of the farm-fresh vegetables that you had enjoyed earlier that year from Patterson Farms, but now they’re all out of season and you’ll have to settle for store-bought canned vegetables instead. Luckily for you, this is an easy problem to avoid! Canning vegetables is an easy...