Hello Friends of Waldoch Farm
(Last updated 10/21/2020 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:
For the rest of this Fall, Waldoch Farm will be operating the Garden Center. The field of pumpkins will be closed because of weather conditions. 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.
There are still many pumpkins on the farm, but temperatures consistently in the freezing zone is not great for the pumpkins in the patch. It is difficult to carve a "pumpsicle". This is why many of our pumpkins had already been picked before this cold snap and are in storage.
Our Garden Center is open with a wonderous selection of pumpkins, gourds, squash, mums, straw, honey and much more fall décor 6 days a week in our heated greenhouse. We are closed on Tuesdays.
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
Closed for the season after October 31st.
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.
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!
Articles we are featured in:
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Area greenhouses adapt to COVID-19
Quad Community Press | April 21, 2020 -
Century-old Waldoch Farm is always adapting
Country Folks Grower | November 25, 2019 -
Rooted in Edibles
Land and garden retailer | May 2017 -
What William planted, descendants cultivate
Forest Lake Times | September 1, 2016 - People in Lino Lakes and surrounding communities have been eating the produce grown at Waldoch Farm for decades.
North Metro TV Video | September 11, 2015 - Lorrie Lean with The Daily 6
Daily6.com | October 10, 2016 -
Waldoch Farm Makes Historic Century Farm List
Quad Community Press| June 14, 2016 -
Waldoch Farm Garden Center to celebrate 100th year
Quad Community Press | April 25, 2016 - Lino Lakes Corn Maze Celebrates 99th Year with Flashlights, Corn Cannon
CTN Coon Rapids | October 14, 2015 - Spooky Halloween
NPR | October, 2015 -
Waldoch Farm celebrates another year of family farming
Quad Community Press | September 14, 2014 -
Waldoch Farm
Country Folks Grower | February 24, 2011 -
Learning and Growing
Grower Talks | July 15, 2010 -
Meet Your Neighbors Doug and Andrew Joyer
Quad Community Press | July 14, 2009 -
Waldoch Farm Tradition Remains
Forest Lake Times | April 5, 2007 -
Family Farm Continues to Grow From Deep Roots
Quad Community Press | April 25, 2006
Calendar of Events
- 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
Current Retail Store Hours
Closed for the season after October 31st
The Joyer Barnyard will remain closed for 2020.
Corn Maze and Play Area is closed for 2020.