The maple trees on our farm are putting on quite a show right now. The trees in this photo with their vibrant shades of yellow and orange are the same trees we tap in the spring for sap. Once we’ve harvested the sap, we’re able to transform it into maple syrup. This year we bottled our hand-made maple syrup to sell right here at Hensler’s. Our customers tell us their flapjacks have never tasted better!
The maple trees on our farm are putting on quite a show right now. The trees in this photo with their vibrant shades of yellow and orange are the same trees we tap in the spring for sap. Once we’ve harvested the sap, we’re able to transform it into maple syrup. This year we bottled our hand-made maple syrup to sell right here at Hensler’s. Our customers tell us their flapjacks have never tasted better!
This fall at Hensler Nursery has been one of our most memorable. We’ve enjoyed seeing so many visitors come to the farm for all of the Fall Fest activities. So many have been delighted with the opportunity to ride the horse-driven tram to our pumpkin patch and more than a few of you discovered the hand-crafted and locally produced decorative items for sale in the Christmas Barn.
As the seasons change, so do the festivities at Hensler’s. This weekend you are invited to an early preview of Christmas at our Christmas Fest Open House. You didn’t think that just because Fall Fest is still going on that we wouldn’t also find time to host a pre-party for Christmas, did you?
Open House: Sunday, November 2nd 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. central time
Fontanini 100 Year Anniversary:
This early-bird date features Roman, Inc., exclusive distributors of Fontanini Heirloom Nativity. Since 1908, the House of Fontanini has created old-world sculptures of Biblical Bethlehem. This years featured pieces include: Jeshua & Odin, 2008 Tour figure; Josiah, 2008 Limited Edition; Emanuele Fontanini, the Founder, 2008 Event Figure. Find out more about Fontanini sold at Hensler’s.
WKVI On-site Broadcast During Open House
Heralding the beginning of the Holiday Season in Starke County this year, Knox radio, WKVI, will be doing a 2 hour onsite broadcast at Hensler Nursery. WKVI joins Hensler Nursery, Inc., partnering with North Judson-Wayne Township Library, Starke County Public Library System, North Judson Town Park Board, City of Knox, Starke Community Choir, Starke Choralaires, and The Specialty Shop, Inc, Knox, by sponsoring the “Lights of Remembrance” project fund raiser for the Starke County Community Foundation. Find out more about the Lights of Remembrance Campagin.
Sample Tasty Treats from Wind & Willow
Wind & Willow will be offering samples of cheese ball/appetizer/dessert mix. The mixes not only add flavor to cheese balls, but include dips and sauces for graham crackers, cookies, fruit or bagels. Come visit with the representative and explore these taste sensations.
Holiday Decorations
Remember also, that Open House is the perfect time to order your holiday decorations. Samples of wreaths, swags, centerpieces, kissing balls, and grave pillows will be available. Place your order with our holiday decorators. Find out more about holiday decorations at Hensler’s.
The official start of the Starke County Community Foundation “Lights of Remembrance 2008 “ begins Nov. 2 at Hensler Nursery. The Starke County Community Foundation, in cooperation with Hensler Nursery, Inc., WKVI radio station, Knox, the Starke County Library system, and the North Judson-Wayne Township Library, and others, is beginning a new tradition of offering the “Lights of Remembrance “ for the holiday season.
For a suggested $10 minimum donation a remembrance light can be purchased to thank or remember a special person. Donations of $100 or more will receive a specially designed collectible ornament for their family tree.
The Remembrance campaign will run from Nov. 2 through December 7, 2008. A tree lighting ceremony and reading of honored names will take place at Hensler Nursery on Dec. 7. 2008 at 5:30pm. Refreshments will be provided and entertainment will be provided by the Starke County Choralaires. Remembrance boards will remain in place at Hensler Nursery and the Starke County Libraries until Christmas.
Sunday, Nov. 2 at the Christmas Fest Open House at Hensler’s
Heralding the beginning of the Holiday Season in Starke County this year, Knox radio, WKVI, will be doing a 2 hour onsite broadcast at Hensler Nursery. WKVI joins Hensler Nursery, Inc., partnering with North Judson-Wayne Township Library, Starke County Public Library System, North Judson Town Park Board, City of Knox, Starke Community Choir, Starke Choralaires, and The Specialty Shop, Inc, Knox, by sponsoring the “Lights of Remembrance” project fund raiser for the Starke County Community Foundation.
Buy a ticket and take advantage of our horse-drawn wagon rides out to the pumpkin patch! Each weekend visitors of Hensler’s Fall Fest enjoy selecting and picking pumpkins from our field. We have plenty of pumpkins left that are perfect for displaying or carving into jack-o-lanterns.
Find out more about all of the activities you and the family will enjoy when you attend Fall Fest at Hensler Nursery.
Did you ever think it was possible to create a pumpkin out of balloons? Your kids will be amazed as they watch our local talent twist colorful balloons into fall shapes. A special appearance by balloon arrtist, Mr. Art, will entertain and take your requests to create beautiful balloon sculptures. In addition, we will also offer face painting for the kids.
Join in the fun this Saturday, October 11th at Hensler’s Fall Fest!
1st place Winner, Terry Marchand, 1,346 lb. pumpkin
Giant pumpkins stole the show this Saturday at the Indiana Pumpkin Grower’s Association’s annual Giant Pumpkin Weigh-in. Hensler’s hosted the event that brought out nine professional pumpkin growers with their home-grown pumpkins. Tipping the scale and taking the grand prize at 1,346 lbs. was a giant pumpkin grown by Terry Marchand of New Carlisle, Indiana.
The contest may be over, but stop by Hensler’s this Fall to purchase tickets for a horse drawn wagon ride out to the pumpkin patch where you’ll find acres of pumpkins ready for picking. It’s an opportunity to capture a few photos of your family finding the perfect pumpkin! In addition, our shops are open and we’re offering a lovely selection of mums, gourds and fall decorations.
Continue reading to find out about the other giant pumpkin growers and the gargantuan gourds they brought to the competition.
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by John Hensler
The gurus of giant gourds will arrive at Hensler’s to face off in the ultimate pumpkin competition. The Indiana Pumpkin Growers Association kicks off Fall Fest when they bring their giant pumpkins for a weigh-in beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 20th. Past weigh-ins have featured entries between 170 to 1000 pounds.
These pumpkins are so big they have to be seen to be believed! We expect the competition to be an excellent photo opportunity as we find out which of those plump pumpkins reaches the top of the scale.
Find out more about the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-in
Speaking of photo opportunities, while you’re at Hensler’s you can buy tickets for a horse drawn wagon ride out to the pumpkin patch where you’ll find acres of pumpkins ready for picking. What a great opportunity to capture a few photos of your family finding the perfect pumpkin!
Our shops are open and we’re offering a lovely selection of mums, gourds and fall decorations. We know many of you share our enthusiasm for Christmas, so we’ve opened the Christmas Barn early this year where you can get a head start on your holiday shopping and decorating.
When you visit Hensler’s for Fall Fest, you’ll be able to find great decorations for your home like pumpkins, gourds, mums and hay bails. This weekend we began to set up our merchandise and we think we’ve got a great selection for the fallscapes and tablescapes in your home.
