03/09/2026
Hibernation mode: OFF. Just a few weeks ago the orchard was tucked in for a cold, long winters nap — first with an ice glaze and then a pure white blanket. It was nice to end the sizable snow drought on the farm. And this weekend we did a spin and spent the weekend working in short sleeves. While a slower arrival of spring was desired, nature is waking up quickly. Peach buds are swelling and apple buds are approaching silver tip. We’ll be watching the weather temperatures closely for the next two months as we are so hopeful for a strong crop set. And y’all know we weren’t really in hibernation mode — before Christmas we finished pruning, after the new year we chopped all pruning brush trimmings, we’ve been doing lots of equipment maintenance and our Kameron has been a wizard on the chainsaw getting old trees out just in time for new apple tree planting this week. Planning, planting and busy work will be happening over the next few weeks for the 2026 season, let’s go! 🍎