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Soil+Sunlight+Water=Weeds!

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Patty Doll

These past weeks of summer have challenged us to be more aggressive in our preventative weed control program. The frequent rains of these past weeks have created excellent growing conditions for the unwanted vegetation in the orchard that we call … Continue reading →

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Summer Rains, Cool Temperatures and Delayed Harvest

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Patty Doll

Gingergold Apples have not ripened as soon as we had hoped.  Looking like we are about seven days behind our usual picking schedule.  There is no need to be concerned.  This delay in harvest is due to milder temperatures experienced this … Continue reading →

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