Last day of apple picking is Fri, Dec 7th.

Good morning!

Just wanted to give an update.

After analyzing the situation, we have decided our last day of apple picking for this year will be Friday, December 7th. 

Thank you so much for the great year!  God definitely had blessed us with beautiful apples this year and customers who have so much fun when they come out.

You must all be telling your friends because we seem to have new people every year.  Thanks for the word of mouth advertising!

I will admit, it is always strange at the end of August to have all these people showing up at our farm.  But by December when apple season is over, it always seems way too quiet and sad without you all!!!  It has been fun to hear all your stories and all the plans you have for the apples.

Hope to see you again next year!  We will be working hard until then to grow some nice apples!

Still hanging in here with apples on the trees

 A quick check of the orchard showed quite a bit of Granny Smith, Gold Rush and Pink Lady left.   A decent amount of Braeburn and just a small amount of Fuji all the way at the far end of the row.

We are expecting to close the orchard for the year in the next week or two so it looks like your last chance for apples.  

Don't forget that if you store apples in the fridge or a cool place, especially these later varieties, they will stay good for several months (if not longer). 

Yep, we still have apples!

Just drove around and took the tour.  

Still lots of Granny Smith and Gold Rush!!

Definitely a decent amount of Pink Lady.

And also some Braeburn and Fuji. 

For the Braeburn, your best bet for finding them is to go to the southwest corner of the orchard by the road.    

(While you are in the Braeburn section, you will see some Red Delicious over there too.  The Red Delicious are a dark red apple with a pointy bottom.  Now I would honestly say that in my opinion, these are the nastiest apples to buy at the grocery store and I avoid them.  But just now trying one of the Red Delicious out in the orchard, WOW!  They are not even the same.  They are crunchy and sweet and not mushy at all.  If you are over picking Braeburn, grab a few to put in your bucket and try them!!

For Fuji and Pink Lady, just walk about halfway down the row and you will find plenty. 

We are still planning on having apples through Thanksgiving.  After that, it will be week by week to see what is left.  Just keep checking the blog, or call if you are wondering if we are still open.

Actual Thanksgiving Day will be low key around here.  It will be self service if you are wanting to pick for some reason.

A few rows are getting muddy and some are just fine, so bring cruddy shoes or boots if you are worried.