Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Holiday Open House This Weekend!


Our annual Holiday Open House will be held this Saturday.  Make plans to join us for this fun filled day!  Visit with our visiting craftsmen, try some delicious food samples and get great ideas for holiday decorating, entertaining and gift giving.

There's ALWAYS Something Growing On - and something for everyone!

Monday, October 22, 2012

Come see what's growing on at Ashcombe this week!

Our Fall Harvest Days are winding down for another season.  This will be the last weekend but you can still come out for a hayride, a pumpkin or to play on all the field games through Wednesday, October 31st.

Our displays will soon be turning from fall themes to the upcoming holidays.  Be sure to check out our amazing selection of holiday decor items for Thanksgiving, Christmas and more!  We have an extensive line of artificial greens to enhance your decorating themes.  We will also have fresh greens arriving the week of Thanksgiving.


And remember - if you need a little help in the kitchen this season, our bakery offers homemade pies, cakes, cookies, muffins, breads and more!


Thursday, October 11, 2012

Fall Harvest Time!

Fall Harvest Days are underway at Ashcombe...there are still so many fun things to do this month!  

SEE WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND!
•  Fire Safety & Awareness Day - we'll have several local fire companies visiting with their trucks, life saving equipment, demonstrations and more!
•  Scarecrow Making
•  Joan & Jack's Kettle Korn
•  Big Rock Alpaca Farm
•  Special Harvest Foods on Saturday and Sunday (available in the field)


Fall Harvest Days are happening through the 31st including Sundays (weather permitting)

Hours:  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9am-6pm  Wednesday 9am-5pm /  Sunday 11am-4pm

Every day enjoy great family fun:  
Hayworld Play Area For Children w/Hay Slides & Jumps • Field Games & Activities Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins • Hayrides • Special Harvest Foods (Saturday/Sunday only)





Wednesday, October 3, 2012

FALL HARVEST DAYS AT ASHCOMBE!

FALL HARVEST DAYS

October 5th through the 31st including Sundays 
(weather permitting)
Hours:  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 
9am-6pm
Wednesday 9am-5pm // Sunday 11am-4pm


Every day enjoy great family fun:  
Hayworld Play Area For Children w/Hay Slides & Jumps * Field Games & Activities * Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins * Hayrides Special Harvest Foods (Saturday/Sunday only)
 

Visit us for these other exciting events happening 
throughout the month...
 
Scarecrow Making Saturday, October 6th, Monday October 8th & Saturday, October 13th:  Bring your own clothes and the cost is $5.  For $10 we'll take care of everything!

Jack & Joan's Kettle Corn Saturday, October 6th, Sunday October 7th, Monday October 8th, Saturday October 13th & Sunday October 14th.

Big Rock Alpaca Farm will be here with their beautiful alpacas Saturdays, October 6th, 13th & 20th.

Fire Safety & Awareness Day Saturday, October 13th.  

Apple Butter Boil Friday October 19th & Saturday October 20th. 

Face Painting  October 6th, 7th, 8th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st

Visiting Nigerian Dwarf Goats the entire month!
  
AVAILABLE NOW:  
Apples, Corn Shocks, Gourds, Pumpkins & All Your Fall Decorating Items!



Thursday, September 27, 2012

Home Made Pot Pie Meals

Isn't it great when you don't have to cook dinner but can still get home made goodness?  Ashcombe has the solution every Wednesday through December (excluding October 3rd)

WEDNESDAY NIGHT HOME MADE POT PIE DINNERSServing from 4-7pmPot Pie, Applesauce & Roll for $6.50Eat In or Take Out



Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Homeschool Garden Craft Classes at Ashcombe

Did you know that we offer homeschool garden craft classes two times a month at Ashcombe?  These crafts are great fun and are all garden themed.  Here are the classes scheduled for this fall.  We hope you join us!




Make Your Own Scarecrow ~ Wednesday, September 26th, 1-2pm For this class, each child should bring a pair of pants and shirt (in their size) from home. We will make scarecrows to display for the fall season. (If you need clothes, we will have clothes available for $3/set). Fee: $5.00

Make A Wreath For The Birds ~ Wednesday, October 10th, 10-11am. In this class, each child will make a beautiful wreath to hang for the birds to enjoy. Fee: $5.00


Pressed Flower and Leaf Picture ~ Wednesday, October 24th, 1-2pm In this fun class, each child will make a beautiful picture using pressed flowers and leaves. Please wear old clothes. Ages 5 and up. Pre-registration and payment is required. Fee: $5.00

The Basics Of Soap Making Part 1 ~ Wednesday, November 7th, 10-11am In this first class of a 2-part series, we will make simple soaps using assorted scents, dyes and floral additives. Each child will make several bars of soap. Fee: $8.00

The Basics Of Soap Making Part 2 ~ Wednesday, November 14th, 1-2pm In this second class of a 2-part series, we will finish the soaps we made by decorating and packaging them with a creative flair for gift giving. Fee: $8.00

Pine Cone Christmas Trees ~ Wednesday, December 5th, 10-11am Each child will make an adorable Christmas tree with a large pine cone. . Fee: $5.00

Cupcake Candles ~ Wednesday, December 19th, 1-2pm In this class we will make candles that look just like yummy cupcakes - but they are to burn, not eat! Fee: $5.00

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Get To Know Your Cucurbits


Pumpkins and Squash and Gourds are known as cucurbits (cucumber family) that includes cantaloupe, watermelon and most vine growing ‘characters’. Here are few of the ones we carry to decorate that front door, porch or patio for this special time of year. If you have some colored leaves or a scarecrow you can make it very interesting and colorful. Here we go!

(Pumpkin) One Too Many

 
 (Gourd) Gooseneck

 (Gourd) Mexican

(Squash) Spaghetti 

( Pumpkin) Golden Cushaw 

(Pumpkin) Mystic

(Pumpkin) Prizewinner

 ( Gourd) Apple 

(Pumpkin) Baby Boo