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- Canned GoodsFirefly Berries offers many varieties of jam and jelly, as well as 100% Concord grape juice, all canned to last at least a year in your cupboard, or up to two weeks in your refrigerator once opened. At this time, these products are only available for local pick up.
- Fresh ProduceFrom strawberries to grapes to herbs, if you’re looking for fresh produce that we grow on our farm, this is your place to look. All fresh produce is only available for Saturday morning curbside pick up. We do not ship fresh produce.
- PatternsNeed some inspiration for the beautiful yarn you have? Check out these patterns designed by Tonya.
- Yarn Berry Fun Yarns are dyed naturally, without the use of toxic chemicals. The colors are coaxed out of the beautiful plants and flowers (or even coffee that Grandpa drinks!) that fill the fields of Firefly Berries. We do purchase a small amount (less than 10%) of our dyestuff or natural extracts from trusted U.S. dyestuff companies, as there are a few colors that are we are unable to grow in Minnesota. Dyeing yarn naturally is different than using acid dyes in many ways, but the most striking to the dyer is that naturally dyed yarns are highly sensitive to the pH of the water used both in the dyeing and washing process. A slight change in the pH of the water can yield an entirely different color. Because of this, we recommend handwashing all Berry Fun Yarn in cool or tepid water with a pH neutral soap like Eucalan. Once we dye the yarn, we do wash every hank to assure the dye has both set and is easy for the customer to work with. We also recommend storing your yarn and finished products out of direct sunlight.
  - KitsLooking to make a fabulous winter hat with a beautiful faux fur pom pom? Or maybe a special project that has just the right amount of yarn needed for the project? If so, then these kits are for you!
  - Sock Sets + 50 gram SetsLove to make socks with matching heels, toes and cuffs? Or maybe you need 50 gram skeins for colorwork projects. These sets are perfect for you!
  - Mini SkeinsFor those who can’t decide on one color, or who are working on a multicolored or scrappy project, these smaller mini skeins are perfect. They come in either 10 or 20 gram sizes, as well as multiple bases.
  - FingeringFingering weight yarn is often used for baby items, socks, shawls, and other lightweight accessories and garments. It is approximately twice the weight of a lace yarn, and is typically knit using a US size 1-3 (2.25-3.25 mm) knitting needle or a size B-1 to E-3 (2.25-3.5 mm) crochet hook.
  - LaceA superfine yarn that is great for lace work. Great for projects that wish to evoke an ethereal or floaty feeling. Laceweight mohair or silk is also wonderful when held double with another yarn to create extra warmth and texture. Most commonly used with size US 000-US 1 (1.5-2.25 mm) knitting needles or a 1.4-2.25 mm crochet hook.
  - Sport/DKSport is slightly heavier in weight than fingering and DK stands for double knitting weight. This category of yarn is a great middle of the road weight, perfect for all projects from hats and mittens to baby items and even garments. Most commonly used with size US 5-7 (3.75-4.5 mm) knitting needles or a size 7 to I9 (4.5-5.5 mm) crochet hook.
  - Worsted/AranWorsted/Aran are the two thickest yarn bases that I currently carry. Both weights fall into the medium weight “4” category as given by the Yarn Council and are great for a multitude of warmer projects from hats to mittens to garments and blankets. Gauge would generally be 16-20 stitches over 4 inches with the use of US 7-9 needles or a crochet hook size I-K.
  - Discontinued!Looking for a deal? The yarn in this category is either a retired base or colorway. Still perfectly wonderful in its own way, but limited in quantity.
- Yarn Tools & Accessories No knitting project is complete without the perfect set of needles and the right stitch markers or progress keepers to keep things organized. In our online store you find our favorite, ChiaoGoo premium knitting and crochet tools. ChiaoGoo offers a complete line of bamboo/wood and stainless steel knitting needles and crochet hooks, as well as organizers to keep everything at your fingertips. We currently carry a select portion of the ChiaoGoo line of products, but please feel free to reach out if you wish to purchase something not listed. And no project would be complete without beautiful stitch markers and progress keepers to keep things organized. The yarn jewelry listed in our online store is handmade here at Firefly Berries.
  - Accessories Looking for a way to keep your projects organized and beautiful? Whether it is with our own handmade themed yarn jewelry line of stitch markers and progress keepers or the classy ChiaoGoo needle organizers, all your yarny adventures are sure to bring you joy not only upon completion, but during the creation process as well.
    - Add onsItems in this category must be purchased with at least one skein of yarn. They are not available for purchase on their own.
    - Needle OrganizersKeeping needles/hooks organized makes every project go more smoothly!
    - Silk ScarvesBeautiful eco printed 100% silk scarves
    - Yarn and Needle CoziesThese hand sewn yarn cake cozies work great for keeping your yarn cake snug and cozy and without tangles! Made with stretchy knit fabric.
    - Yarn JewelryKeeping track of your project doesn’t have to be boring. Use these beautiful stitch markers and progress keepers to keep you on track and motivated!
  - Project Bags Beautiful handmade project bags, perfect for both your crafting projects and your essential notions and supplies.
    - Small Bags These bags are great for 1 skein projects, notions pouches, or holding anything from glasses or miscellaneous crafting supplies.
      - Notion PouchesX-small project bags and notion pouches, great for all your knitting accessories or mini skein projects.
      - Sock SacksMade with the sock knitter in mind, these bags are great for one skein on the go projects. Some have a zipper pouch divider in the middle for two at a time sock knitters, and others have a simple pocket that can also be used as a divider.
    - Medium ZipperA medium sized project bag, great for 2-3 skein projects.b
    - Tote BagsGreat for on the go, these bags not only have inside and outside pockets, but a drawstring top and nylon canvas handles. Great for all your projects, or simply an on the go bag.
  - Knitting Needles Well known for its premium knitting and crochet tools, ChiaoGoo offers a complete line of bamboo/wood and stainless steel knitting needles and crochet hooks, as well as organizers to keep everything at your fingertips. We currently carry a select portion of the ChiaoGoo line of products, but please feel free to reach out if you wish to purchase something not listed.
    - InterchangeablesVarious cords and needle tips to be used with the ChiaoGoo interchangeable needles.
    - Bamboo NeedlesChiaoGoo bamboo needles are made from Chinese Moso bamboo which is the largest and strongest bamboo out of over 1,000 different species. The smooth finish feels good to the hands and helps the yarn to glide easily through each stitch without being too slippery.
    - Stainless Steel Needles With needle tips made from surgical stainless steel and a cord that is flexible and strong, these durable ChiaoGoo needles will work for a multitude of projects.
      - 9 inchWith their small circumference, 9 inch (23cm) circular needles are perfect for socks, sleeves and anything tiny knitted in the round.
      - 24 inch24 inch (60 cm) fixed circular needles are ideal for so many projects- from hats to small garments or even knitting socks with two circulars.
      - 40 inchCircular needles are great for knitting in the round. The products listed in this section have a 40 inch (100 cm) cable, great for knitting garments or with the magic loop method.
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Strawberries – Starting in 2023 we will NO LONGER BE OFFERING YOU PICK STRAWBERRIES. We will continue to offer strawberries through our call list/curbside pickup system, as well as at the Rochester Farmers Market on Saturday mornings. To be added to the call list for strawberries, please give us a call at 507-252-1309 or fill out this Google form.

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Online Ordering– When we have fruit available for purchase, you will find it under the “shop” link at the top of our home page. Simply click on “fresh produce” and it will take you to your options. Here are a few more details to make your ordering process go smoothly.

For the 2024 strawberry season — Each day we have strawberries available, we will pick them in the morning and post at 12 noon what we believe will be available for pick up that evening between 5-6 pm. Online ordering will go live at that time, 12 noon, and remain live until 4 pm or until the strawberries sell out for the day. We plan on offering curbside pickup for sure on Mondays and Wednesdays. As the later strawberry variety begins to fill in, we hope to add more days to the curbside pickup offerings, but we will not know for sure until we see the quantities coming out of the field.

For the 2024 grape season — Orders must be placed by 8 pm (Central time zone) the day BEFORE you wish to pick up the grapes. If you wish to order and pick up the same day, please call us at 507-252-1309 to place a phone order. We are rarely at our computer during business hours and will likely not see your order if it comes in online. Pick up for grapes is during our regular open you pick hours.

All orders must be placed and paid for online through our online shop. If for some reason customers do not have access to the internet and/or a credit card for payment, we ask they call us at 507-252-1309 to place an order. We will do our best to work with customers to help them get the berries they are looking for.
When paying, you do NOT need to have or create a PayPal account in order to place your order and pay online. Simply click on the the yellow PayPal link, and a box will pop up offering you the option to either log in (if you already have a PayPal account) or to use any debit/credit card to pay. Our system does NOT require you to have an account on any site. You can simply use your credit card to pay for your order.
If for any reason you are having difficulties with the online ordering process, please give us a call at 507-252-1309 and we will walk you through the process. If we do not answer, we may be on the line with another customer, so please leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
For strawberries – Orders must be placed during the ordering window (from 12 noon – 4 pm) on the same day you wish to pick them up. Pick up for strawberry orders is always at the farm and between 5-6 pm the same day you place order. If this pick up time does not work for you, please call to make alternate arrangements.
Once we receive your order, all customers will receive a confirmation email, confirming their order, as well as pickup directions and times. Please scroll all the way to the bottom of the page of this confirmation as it has pick up details included.
Customers who do not show up during the specified pick up times, and do not contact us to let us know of their extenuating circumstances, will be given a two hour grace period after the pickup time has ended. After that time, the customer forfeits their fruit. No refunds will be given for orders that do not follow this procedure.
If a customer cannot pick up their order personally, they can send a friend or family member to pick up the order in their place.

Important information/policies to note:

**Prepicked fruit is available on a first come, first serve basis. If you are not seeing the quantity you wish to order online, please give us a call. It is possible they are all sold out, but you are always welcome to call and confirm.

2024 Strawberry pricing

$7 per quart
$20 for 4 pounds
$50 for 10 pounds

2024 Concord Grape Pricing

$1.75 per pound (you pick)
$1.50 per pound (over 100 lbs you pick)
$2.25 per pound (we pick)
$2 per pound (over 100 pounds we pick)
*There is a small fee for you pick boxes. Feel free to bring your own to save money and waste!

2024 Concord grape Hours – We estimate the season to begin around September 20. Please call to confirm when the season will begin.

Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays — 10 am to 6 pm
Sundays — 12 noon to 4 pm
**We are closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays

**If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us via phone (507-252-1309), email, or through our Facebook page. We are happy to help you through these new changes. We thank you for your patience and patronage!