Ryder Farm
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The grounds of this organic farm are loaded with wild foods, and on this early summer tour of this beautiful locale, we could be finding anything.
Fruit and berries are spectacular at this time of year. We'll be looking for red and white mulberries, wild sweet cherries, and wild strawberries. |
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These juicy, flavorful berries are in season for a short time in late spring and early summer, growing in sunny fields. Smaller than commercial strawberries, they're way more flavorful. |
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Plenty of summer herbs and greens will be in season. On this tour, we'll be looking for lamb's-quarters, purslane, wood sorrel, sheep sorrel, poor man's pepper, burdock, sassafras, jewelweed, and Asiatic dayflower, among others. |
| With lots of rain and a bit of luck, we could find gourmet summer mushroom species such as chicken mushrooms, chanterelles, boletes, and russulas. |
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The 30-minute talk followed by a 60-minute walking tour begins at 11 AM, Sunday, June 27, at Ryder Farm, 400 Starr Ridge Rd. in Brewster, NY. The suggested donation is $15/adult, $10/child under 12.
Call (914) 835-2153 at least 24 hours ahead to reserve a place. |
