Honor Box Season!


We are taking a bit of time off from the stand but we have set an honor box by the register for self service.  We have left a price list next to the box.   The stand is open everyday from 9 am to 4 pm as long as the weather is not icy.  Please call ahead to confirm. (860) 659-0294.  We still have apples (still $15 / 1/2 bushel), jams, pickles, pesto and frozen pies.  We plan to re-open in April when the flowers begin in our greenhouses.


Celebrating 101 years!
We hope you were able to attend at least one of our farm dinners to celebrate our birthday.  They were a huge success and have inspired us to continue with them in 2012!


Be sure to sign up for our e-mail list and like us on Facebook so you don't miss out on a thing.

IN OUR BAKERY  - Fresh baked farm made pies, Farm made soups, variety of tea breads, cookies, breads, of course our apple cider donuts, hot coffee, award winning jams, pickles and pesto.  Our farm made pies include Apple, Apple Raspberry, Caramel Applenut, Fruit of the Farm, Pumpkin, Peach, Peach Crumb, Blueberry Crumb, Rhubarb Crumb, Bartlett Pear, Rasp Peary (Raspberries and Pears), Chocolate Cream, Pecan, Dutch Apple and Strawberry Rhubarb.

Voted BEST in CT for our jams, pickles and pesto ! ! ! 

Some exciting news for our bakery - In 2011, we were voted BEST in CT for our blueberry rhubarb jam and hot pepper jelly, our dilly beans and dill pickles came in 1st and 2nd for pickles and our basil and cilantro pesto won awards!  CT Specialty Food Association held the competition.  Can't wait for the 2012 results, we have a lot of new items for judging!

PICK YOUR OWN PRODUCE & ALREADY PICKED  -  During the seasons, we offer PYO Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Peaches, Apples, Pears and Plums and in the stand -Spring brings fresh from the garden lettuce, peas, radishes, herbs, rhubarb, summer squash, asparagus, cucumbers, tomatoes and raspberries.  Soon will follow blueberries, summer apples, peaches and cut your own flowers.  Through the growing season, our stand is filled with corn, blackberries, pears, eggplant, onions, winter squash, turnips, gourds and pumpkins.  We grow many varieties of apples and pears, from the old fashion favorites to the most popular varieties available. Check out our suggestions for apples and their uses.  Join our e-mail list to be notified when varieties become available.

IN OUR GREENHOUSE  -  During the Spring, our 7,200 s.f greenhouse is home to over 1,200 hanging baskets and many flats of veggies and annuals. 
CEDAR MULCH by the bag! (So much easier to spread around the yard)  Natural, Black and Brown 100% Cedar Mulch.  We offer delivery to all Glastonbury residents for only $10, with a 3 cubic yard minimum. 

We attend many farmer's markets all around the state.  Check out our different farmers' market locations so you can enjoy more CT Grown products.  Most markets run from June to October, some open early in April and some go through the winter months.

Join our e-mail list to receive notes about once a week to keep you updated on what is ready for pick-your-own and what's being prepared in our kitchen.  During the growing season, we offer PYO strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, peaches, plums, apples and pears.  Plus we can keep you up to date for when we open with our annuals and hanging baskets from our greenhouse and any specials we may be offering. 

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It's easy. We will keep you up to date for prime picking for our:

  • Strawberries
  • Apples
  • Peaches
  • Blueberries
  • Plums
  • Cut Flowers
  • Pumpkin Sale!

Send your request to:
DonderoOrchards@cox.net
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"Dondero Farm
The First 100 Years"

Farm Hours

April-June  -  8 am to 6 pm
July & Aug  -  8 am to 7 pm
Sept & Oct  -  8 am to 6 pm
Nov & Dec  - 8 am to 5 pm
Closed  January, February & March

Dondero Orchards L.L.C.             
529 Woodland Street                                               
So. Glastonbury CT 06073     
Phone: 860-659-0294