We finally made it to the peach orchard this morning. We've been calling off and on all of July, but they closed a lot due to all the rain we've been having this year. Finally today the schedule matched our, Paul had his final summer class yesterday and was home till noon so we headed out this morning.
The grass was very wet, and we were soaked in a matter of minutes...something Lakin didn't care for at all....
But there was lots to good, free stone peaches to pick and we ended up with over 80 lbs
The owner also gave the boys a free box of apples she had just picked, and let them pick their own to eat right then.
Now I have jars in the dishwasher, a cobbler on the counter and I am ready to peel and cut and can so I can have our dining room table and kitchen back in time for me to make and decorate !!! 3 !!! cakes tomorrow.
That's right it's birthday time again!
Where did you get the peaches? We are local, too!
ReplyDeleteIt is in Greenback....here is the info listed at pickyourown.org: (but they may be about done for the season, call for the message)
ReplyDelete15727 E. Coast Tellico Parkway, Greenback, TN 37742. Phone: (865) 856-2300. Open: 8 am Monday to Saturday. Directions: From Maryville- 14 miles South on 411. Turn right on East Coast Tellico Pkwy. Immediately after crossing into Monroe County. Travel 3 8/10 miles to "The Peach Tree" on the left. Drive up the hill. From Lenoir City: From the junction on 321 and US 11 travel approximately 5 one half miles to Hwy 95S. Turn right, go 3 one half miles to National Campground Road. Turn right and go 1 4/10 miles to East Coast Tellico Pkwy. Turn left and go 2 miles to " The Peach Tree" on the right. Drive up the hill. From Vonore: 411 North across Tellico Lake. Turn left onto East Coast Tellico Pkwy. (first road to left after crossing bridge). Go 3 8/10 miles to "The Peach Tree" on the left. Drive up the hill.