EVENTS

22nd Annual Orchid Open House

When: March 5-7, 2010 (9AM - 6PM)

What: You’re invited to our annual Open House at Stony Hill Gardens in Chester, NJ. Come view our beautiful selection of orchids, enjoy free education talks and complimentary refreshments. Orchid lectures, potting demonstrations, hundreds of orchids in full bloom. Door Prizes valued up to $500.

Lectures each day: 11:00am - Re-potting & 2:00pm - Orchid Care

Call 908-879-2696 for more information.

BLIZZARD DATES: March 12-14, 2010

Pick-Your-Own Strawberries

When: Late May / early June

What: We have 2 acres of strawberries for picking. There’s nothing like picking plump, juicy, sun-warmed strawberries right off the plant... Take them home and eat them fresh, in milk, on ice cream, in strawberry shortcake, strawberry bread or strawberry pie. Mmmmmm!! [more info]

Pick-Your-Own Apples

When: August 30 (or so) to late September

What: We have several varieties of apples for picking. The trees are loaded with fruit, and because they are dwarf trees, the picking is easy. Call ahead for variety availability and picking conditions. [more info]

Pick-a-Pumpkin Hayrides

When: Weekends mid-September to Halloween and Columbus Day

What: Hay wagon rides to the pumpkin patch

In the fall, come to Stony Hill Gardens for a hayride ($3 per person) out to the pumkin patch. We also have red wagons available for hauling kids and pumpkins. Groups of 20 or more can schedule a hayride by calling (908) 879-2908. [more info]