The apple trees are simply loaded with fruit this year. We can’t wait to share this bounty with you come fall.

What to know what’s happening at the orchard? Below are some shots we’ve taken during the off-season to give you some idea of how things progress from month to month.

July 4th Update – We took time during the holiday weekend to get the drip tape in the pumpkin patch. We’ve found it’s the most effective way to get them the water they need on a consistent basis. And, a week later, the plants have doubled in size. We can already see some young pumpkins forming.

On the apple front, the trees are covered in little green apples. Everything is green at this point, but that’s how it is supposed to be in midsummer.

Things are quiet at the orchard right now but the plants are busy growing by leaps and bounds

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

May Update: Those blooms from last month have turned into what looks to be a promising apple crop. Check out these – they look somewhat like a nest of baby birds chirping for their mom to bring them some food.

Encouraging to see the apples set. Also encouraging is to wrap up our planting duties. We’ve got several rows of new trees in the ground and are glad for the recent rains that will help them get a good start.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

April Update:

Woohoo! Beautiful blossoms. Not too early, which is awesome. Bees are busy as are we 🙂

We’ve planted 200+ new trees this spring. Think you will like these varieties. Good to see the growing season underway. Bushels and bushels of apples in the making!

 

 

 

March update: We are full on into planning some new surprises for you this fall. And, we are into spring cleaning – a lot of pruning going on!

That’s Barb with a hydraulic trimmer powered by the International we bought back in ’83.

The trees don’t look like much without their leaves, but trust us . . . if we can prune them so the fruit gets lots of sun, we’ll see a great crop

What’s this? Alex went a bit heavy-handed with the pruning? No. This is us removing some trees that haven’t been performing well and we’ll be replacing them soon. The new trees should be arriving any day now. Anyone want to help plant some trees? 

We can’t wait to see what the bloom looks like this spring and will be sure to share that with you here

We know that outdoor activities are among the safest choices for entertainment during the pandemic and we so look forward to seeing you this fall! We are committed to implementing precautions with our team members but need your help to make the orchard as safe as possible for all.

WHAT WE ASK OF YOU

Bring a Mask. Masks are required when you check in at the gazebo, when you are inside the apple barn shopping or checking out, and anywhere else you aren’t able to social distance. Typically, you wouldn’t need to wear your mask when you are outdoors in the orchard

Maintain Social Distancing – Please preserve at least 6 feet of distance between your group and others whenever possible

Sanitize Your Hands. Please be sure to use the hand sanitizers that we’ll have posted for your use near the attractions and at checkout

Stay Healthy. Please visit the orchard only if you are healthy. Stay home if aren’t feeling well, have a fever, or have any other COVID-19 symptoms. As well, please stay home if you believe you have been exposed to the virus in the last 14 days

COVID-19 Warning

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. Senior citizens and guests with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable.  By visiting our orchard, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19