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Branching Out

Posted on March 22, 2015 by applewoodfarm

The one mature apple tree on our property needed pruning. Almost three years ago, we planted five apple trees, four pear trees, and a peach tree in various spots around the farm. While these timber babes are starting to need the occasional trim … Continue reading →

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Pressing Apple Cider

Posted on October 19, 2013 by applewoodfarm

Last year, our apple tree didn’t produce one single apple.  Seriously.  Not one. There was unseasonable warmth in February and March and the tree started to bud, tricked into thinking that spring had arrived.  And then, cruelly, the end of … Continue reading →

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After Apple Picking

Posted on October 13, 2013 by applewoodfarm

“And I keep hearing from the cellar bin The rumbling sound Of load on load of apples coming in. For I have had too much Of apple-picking: I am overtired Of the great harvest I myself desired.” (from “After Apple … Continue reading →

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Cindy the Goat (2011-2013)

Posted on September 21, 2013 by applewoodfarm

Cindy, our beautiful Boer-Sanaan goat, died today. She hadn’t been sick and she wasn’t old.  When we closed her up last night, she was munching her apples and all was right with the world. This morning, Dave got up to … Continue reading →

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