Thursday 12 September 2019



these cool nights and warm sunny days are exactly what the apples need
 to develop their distinct tastes and become perfect for picking. 



this weekend we are inviting you to pick:
macintosh, ginger gold, royal gala, cortland, honeygold, honeycrisp and sunrise fuji. 


royal gala 

one of my favourite apples to photograph because they are so pink and pretty!
aromatic and semisweet with a creamy flesh, they truly are delicious. everyone loves a gala!
they pair nicely with soft mild cheeses. 





cortland 


still my favourite!
cortlands are full flavoured, crisp, juicy and sweetly tart. 
i love the balance of flavours and gorgeous texture.
you need a partner in crime to pick. 
they grow in twos and when you pick one, the pair falls. a perfect first date adventure. 
cortlands are excellent in a pie, tart, or crisp. 
they are also a brilliant choice to pair with cheese. i think every apple has a cheese to compliment it. 
i just love the big older mature trees. even their bark is beautiful.





 silken  

how cute is the little snail?
juicy and crisp with a hint of honey flavour, 
these are an exceptional apple to enjoy fresh. 
their firm white flesh, and nice thin skin add to their appeal. 
silkens will keep for about a month refrigerated.





honeygold

another sweet, lovely apple with adorable freckles to enjoy fresh.
they make a nice substitute for golden delicious in baking, 
although it’s been too hot to turn on the oven this week. they will store for 3 months. 



honeycrisp

their name certainly says it all! 
a pure delight to eat right from the tree..they are so thirst quenching.  
we have a very tiny crop of honeycrisps this year and will probably be picked out on saturday.
unfortunately some guests picked them last weekend before they were ready. so disappointing. 




 sunrise fuji

perfect for little hands, these sweet, mellow apples have a lovely crunch. 
they are also great for drying and juicing.
still a baby orchard, our adorable little trees bear an incredible amount of fruit!
we have their sister fuji apples too, that will ripen in october.  





did you know we have a corn maze this year? 
you will find it in the valley.


but will you find your way out?



this gentle shift towards autumn is so lovely to witness.
most mornings there is a dramatic fog drifting languidly along the river. 
every apple and leaf sparkles with dew.
honking geese practice their signature arrow formation while other 
birds are starting to gather
flowers are turning to seedpods
monarchs are dancing in the sunflower patch.
endless wonder. 

i hope you can take a moment to notice all the magic while you visit the farm.
hugs,
laura



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