Author Archives: Chris

Peaches and Other Crop Updates

Glenglo peaches on the tree

Peaches – As is everything this year, peaches are early!  We’re picking several varieties right now…Brightstar, Glenglo, and Flamin’ Fury PF-7 and PF-8.  There are a lot ripe, so I’m not anticipating too many supply problems in the market; hopefully we’ll be able to keep stocked.  We don’t offer peaches for pick your own. Blueberries […]

Strawberries!!!

It’s been a great first week of strawberries here at the Orchard.  Up until some spotty storms today, the weather has been perfect. For the next few weeks, we’ll have u-pick open, and we’ll also be picking berries for the market as fast as we can.  If you’re interested in u-pick, please read the following: […]

Singer/Songwriter Showcases at Bent Ladder

Gretchen Pleuss

Tonight kicks off the start of Bent Ladder Cider and Wine Singer/Songwriter Showcases. Gourmet food trucks and live music by local singer/songwriters every Friday and Saturday evening throughout the summer. Cider, food and music – locally grown; locally produced. Friday, June 2nd – Gretchen Pleuss sings and plays guitar. Saturday, June 3rd – Shelby Olive […]

Closed This Sunday, Strawberry Jamboree Dates Set and Much More!

Strawberry Jamboree poster

**The following is an excerpt from our Orchard newsletter.  Please subscribe if you’d like information like this delivered right to your inbox** Hi everyone, Wow, we’ve been really, really busy here getting ready for the upcoming season!  I have a ton of different things to talk about, so I’ll try to keep each of them […]

Bloom Roundup

Pink Pearl Apple Trees in Bloom

Sorry it’s taken me so long to get these posted to the site.  They’ve been out there on social media for a little while.  Bloom is pretty much over at this point, and I’m starting to be able to see tiny (but growing quickly!) fruit.  So far everything is looking really good, but we do […]

Easter Pies and April News

Hi everyone, So far it looks like we’ve made it through the crazy weather with only a little damage to the cherries, plums and peaches.  But I think we still have a pretty decent crop left on those three, and everything else looks good at this point.  But we’re not out of the woods yet.  […]

Gift Boxes Available!

If you’re looking for gifts for this holiday season, food is always a great option.  We have several different apple boxes available at several price points.  And you can order them right from our online store! Just click the “Shop Online” link in the main menu, or you can follow this direct link.  They can […]

Thanksgiving Ordering Available Online Now!

Pumpkin Pie

I’ve been working hard on the website all week, and I now have an online store up and running for your Thanksgiving orders!  You can click on “Shop” in the menu, or here is the direct link. All of the pies, as well as pumpkin rolls, apple dumplings and apple fritters are online.  When you […]