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Looks like July got away from me and didn’t take time to post anything here!! Things are getting busy at the orchard.  We’re still fencing, cleaning and organizing the salesroom and back of the shed, mowing lawn, watching the  weeds get aggressive in the pumpkin patch, and just getting excited Read More

The pumpkins, squash, gourds, and sweet corn have been planted and seem to be fairing quite well with all the rain and cooler temperatures.  We were worried the cooler temperatures would keep the bees away from the apple blossoms, but things are looking quite well at this point. The honeyberries Read More

It’s been a busy spring for us at the orchard.  We decided to pull out almost all of the Fireside trees and a few others that were affected by the fire blight from last year.  Hopefully, this year will be more normal for temperatures and not breed the bacteria like Read More

Well spring has yet to arrive with green grass and flowers; all we see is snow! From the orchard’s stand point this isn’t so bad.  Last year we were dealing with unseasonably warm temperatures and then a late freeze.  We have completed the pruning and found more fire blight than Read More

The days are getting longer, the sun is getting warmer, and its time to start pruning trees!!  We get excited this time of the year to get back into the orchard and see how winter affected the trees.  You may have noticed we now have a calendar page (under construction).  We Read More

January had us busy attending conferences and trade shows by MN Apple Growers Association and MN Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association.  We learned a lot of interesting things and look forward to implementing them at the orchard this year.  We will be planting Honeyberries this year.  They are a member of the Read More

2013 has made its appearance, the orchard is getting a much needed rest waiting for the arrival of spring in a few short months, and we have time to plan for the summer and fall.  We hope each of you have a happy and healthy year. We look forward to seeing you Read More

We have officially wrapped up our second season and would like to thank everyone for their wonderful support and excitement.  It was a tough growing year and we sure hope that 2013 brings us the weather we in Minnesota are used to!!  Guess we will just have to wait and Read More

Its been too long since the last post.  We have been busy at the orchard picking, selling, & getting ready for fall.  We still have Honeycrisp and a few Fireside apples. We also have for sale unpastuerized apple cider made from our delicious-nutritious Honeycrisp.  It is so good and is available by Read More

It feels like fall is finally in the air with the cooler temperatures.  The apples are ripening up nicely, the pumpkins are turning orange already, and we have raspberries waiting for people to pick and enjoy them.  The apple cider press is almost ready and just needs to be tested Read More