From The Farm
Stories from the Shack
Country recipes, garden know-how and homestead notes straight from our family to yours.
Planting Strawberries in October: A Little Fall Work for a Sweet Spring Harvest
October is a great time to plant strawberries in northeastern North Carolina, giving plants time to establish strong roots before spring. Proper soil preparation, planting depth, spacing, and moisture are essential for healthy growth. At Melton’s Produce Shack, we’re planting 200 strawberry plants across four varieties in hopes of a sweet spring harvest. Follow along as we share our growing journey, gardening tips, and lessons learned from our little corner of rural North Carolina!
October 14, 2026
Air Fryer Fall Squash
Quick air fried squash side dish.
October 14, 2026
Cranberry, Orange, Walnut, and White Chocolate Sourdough
Same day sourdough bread. All the flavor and half the time.
October 14, 2026
Apple Butter
Classic apple butter recipe.
October 14, 2026
Brown Butter, Pumpkin, Herb & Parmesean
A delicious express sourdough bread with all the flavor in half the time.
October 14, 2026
Same Day Sourdough Bagel Base
Want plain bagels? Or a little something on top? This same day base recipe will get you started and you can get creative from there!
October 6, 2026
Pumpkin Spice and Pecan Bagels
Fall flavors are here! What could be better than a pumpkin spice & pecan bagel with some whipped honey cream cheese!
October 6, 2026
ASIAN PEARS & GOAT CHEESE
Try something new for dessert that stays on the healthy-ish side using asian pears, goat cheese, and honey.
October 6, 2026
ROASTED CHEESY GARLIC PARMESEAN EGGPLANT
Vibrant eggplant roasted with savory garlic and parmesean cheese.
October 6, 2026
ROASTED RED KURI SQUASH
Try something new this fall!
October 6, 2026