Hello Friends of Waldoch Farm

(Last updated 9/1/2020 we will continue to have updates here or join our email list for the most current information on how COVID-19 is affecting our business.)

Fall Fun Update:

This Fall, Waldoch Farm will be operating only as a Garden Center and Pumpkin Patch. We will not be opening the Corn Maze and Maze Area. The Joyer Barnyard will remain closed. As we exhaustively looked into all options, this decision was made with public safety in mind. We feel confident that we can continue operating safely at this limited capacity and hope to be a part of your fall traditions.

The pick your own pumpkin patch will open on October 2nd and operate each weekend in October with a limited number of weekdays. There are pumpkins in the Garden Center now.

Days the Pumpkin Patch will Open

Dates	Weekdays	Weekends
October 2nd – 4th	Friday 10am to 6pm	Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5 pm
October 9th – 12th	Friday and Monday 10am to 6pm	Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5 pm
October 15th – 18th	Thursday and Friday 10am to 6pm	Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5 pm
October 22nd – 25th	Thursday and Friday 10am to 6pm	Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5 pm

We can't wait to see children find joy in picking their own pumpkins from the pumpkin patch and would love to help you choose the perfect mums and fall decorations to brighten up your autumn. We already have a huge selection of mum baskets and mixed containers at the Garden Center, along with beautiful grasses and kale for your fall inspiration.

We are also looking forward to doing some fall projects to make 2021 the best we can.

A few things working the land has taught us are:

• What a difference a year can make
• The sun will come up tomorrow
• If it moves, it breaks
• Success takes grit
• and you cannot harvest what you don't plant.

Just a little list of farm-isms and life lessons that have helped us through more than 100 years of farming with joy in our hearts for the earth, family, and rewarding challenges.

We hope everyone is taking the necessary precautions to keep each other safe.

With Grandpa's Roadstand open we are asking you to be mindful of social distancing by following the one-way flow of customers in front of Grandpa's Roadstand and to wear face coverings while shopping at Grandpa's Roadstand, and even in the pumpkin patch. Each day we are checking the fields for freshly ripened produce to stock the recently opened Grandpa's Roadstand. Items that are ripening daily include; slicing cucumbers, green beans, potatoes, eggplant, peppers and vine ripened tomatoes. We have been busy on the farm growing fresh vegetables for you. This year has been physically distant, but the food from the farm is local.

Current Retail Store Hour are:

• Monday, Wednesday thru Friday: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
• Closed on Tuesday
• Saturday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Sunday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Store hours are subject to change

We will continue the following practices for visiting Waldoch Farm and Garden Center:

• Everyone will be required to wear a mask or bandana covering their mouth AND nose.
• All cart handles will be sanitized between uses and carts will be fully sanitized each day.
• Maintain physical distancing from guests and staff.
• Follow the one way signs.
• Credit card transactions are encouraged, extra precautions will be taken at check out.
• No eating or drinking
• Wash your hands
• The Joyer Barnyard will remain closed

Joy in the garden,

Mary, Kathy, Andrew, and Doug and the whole Waldoch Farm Family

A Growing Experience Since 1916

Waldoch Farm is a family run Garden Center providing top-quality plants, garden accessories, produce and fall fun to Lino Lakes and the surrounding communities. We are located 20 minutes north of Minneapolis / St. Paul.

Our Mission: To be the community's connection to all things garden. Our wish is to inspire and cultivate a desire to grow things that make our corner of the world beautiful and dining tables delicious.

We offer a family friendly environment, come for an hour or spend the day. You can get a glimpse of farm animals at the adjoining barnyard, too!