Blogs by Don-O-Ray Farms

Come and get your pumpkin!Fall is upon us and there's no better way to get into the spirit of pumpkin-spice everything than heading over to Don-O-Ray Farms for your very own pumpkin straight from the vine! Our pumpkin patch is bursting with plump, vibrant orange...

October is the perfect time to enjoy the fresh bounty of the harvest season. Pumpkins, potatoes, squash, yams and apples are all at their peak of freshness. This is the time of year when family dinner tables are laden with delicious, home-cooked meals. So, take...

The Okanagan valley is home to many different types of apples, each with its own distinct flavour, appearance, and purpose. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at some of the most popular varieties of apples grown in the area.Honeycrisp apples are now...

Our Delicious Roma Tomatoes Are Perfect for Any DishRoma tomatoes have a meaty texture and few seeds, making them an ideal tomato for eating fresh, or in salsas, sauces and cooked dishes. Try roasting your Roma tomatoes first before blending them into your favourite...

Freestone peaches have stones in the fruit that are easy to remove. This is different from clingstone peaches, which have pits that are harder to remove. Freestone peaches are perfect for eating fresh, and they also work well in recipes like cobblers and crisps. If...

The Okanagan has the ability to produce many different kinds of cherries, including Rainier Cherries, a large variety and a local favourite. They’re perfect for fresh eating because they're so sweet. Van Cherries are smaller than other varieties and very dark in hue....

Now available: Fresh picked potatoes, harvested straight from our fields! Air fried potato wedges are easy to make and take only 10 minutes to prepare. Just drizzle with olive oil after they’re cooked and add as a side dish. You can pre-season your potato wedges with...

Fresh strawberries are now available at our farm market in Kelowna. Strawberries are one of the region’s favourite treats for good reason. They are a versatile berry, blending well in smoothies, canning, and even added fresh to your homemade ice cream or frozen...

The Don-O-Ray petting zoo is now open for the 2022 season, so come and join us at the farm. The Farm Adventure hours are: open 10 am to 5 pm Fri, Sat, Sun, and Monday until kids get out of school for the summer break at the end of June, then we switch to 7 days a week during the summer.

Here at Don-O-Ray Vegetables we take great pride in growing our own top-quality vegetables on 45 acres which are picked fresh daily. We have ample parking, and you can even take a tour of the farm or bring your children to enjoy the pony rides. We are now open for the...

Our juice is made to preserve all the taste and vitamins, antioxidants and fiber in fresh fruit. Fresh juice is an excellent source of hydration, providing your body with a large quantity of water, natural sugars and minerals. Apple Ginger: Fresh pressed apple juice...

We all know about cheesecake – that incredibly scrumptious combination of soft, fresh cream cheese, eggs and sugar. Cheesecake can be made with many different flavours and spices to suit your taste, including vanilla, lemon, chocolate and pumpkin. Additional flavours...