Come visit Jones Strawberry Farm for a fun, family-friendly U-Pick experience! Pick your own fresh strawberries daily during the season, or grab pre-picked pints at our farm stand.
When you visit a farm, it’s easy to see the rows of crops, the barns, and the tractors. But what you don’t always see is the history behind it — the years, the decades, sometimes even generations of hard work that built it. In agriculture, family farms are the foundation of everything we do. In…
Every year on March 29th, we celebrate something truly special—National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day. It’s a day dedicated to recognizing the hardworking individuals and families who pour their heart and soul into small, locally owned businesses. What Is National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day? National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day honors…
If you’re looking for a natural way to give your garden a boost—without relying heavily on synthetic fertilizers—kelp (seaweed extract) might be one of the best-kept secrets in gardening. Whether you’re growing strawberries, vegetables, or flowers, kelp can help improve plant health, resilience, and overall productivity. Let’s break down why kelp works—and how to use…
Subscribe * indicates required Email Address * Why Subscribe to the Jones Strawberry Farm Blog? At Jones Strawberry Farm, we believe farming is more than just growing strawberries—it’s about sharing knowledge, stories, and the simple joys of life on the farm. Our blog is a place where we bring you along for the journey, from…
When you talk to experienced gardeners or farmers, you will often hear someone mention adding gypsum to their soil. It’s a simple, natural mineral that has been used in agriculture for generations to improve soil conditions and support healthy plant growth. But what exactly does gypsum do, and when should it be used in a…
When you walk through a farm field today—whether it’s strawberries, vegetables, or a backyard garden—it can feel simple and peaceful. But there was a time in American history when growing food at home was more than a hobby. It was considered a patriotic duty.
During both World War I and World War II, millions of Americans planted what became known as Victory Gardens. These gardens helped feed families, supported the war effort, and reminded people that even small acts at home could make a national difference.
Spring is an exciting time on a strawberry farm. The plants wake up from winter, fresh green leaves begin to grow, and small white blossoms appear across the field. Each of those blossoms holds the promise of a future strawberry. But during early spring, one thing can threaten those delicate flowers: frost. Understanding how frost…
When you visit a strawberry farm on a sunny spring day, everything looks simple and sweet. Bright red berries, smiling families, warm sunshine — it feels effortless.
But behind the scenes, one bad week of weather can change everything.
Strawberries are beautiful — and incredibly delicate.
If strawberries are perennials, you might naturally assume that large farms would simply keep the same plants in the ground year after year. After all, perennial plants are designed to survive through multiple growing seasons — coming back each spring from the same root system. But most commercial strawberry farms replant annually — and there…
Strawberries are one of the most loved fruits in the world — sweet, bright, and full of flavor. But what many people don’t realize is that strawberries are also one of the most challenging crops to grow, especially organically. We often get asked, “Why aren’t all strawberries organic?” The honest answer is: strawberries are delicate,…
