October Orchard Dreaming …
Scott Farm Orchard at Twilight with October’s Waxing Hunter Moon
Autumn is apple season in New England, and come October, there’s no place I’d rather be than in an orchard, dreaming. Lucky gal that I am, last week, Ezekiel Goodband —orchardist at Historic Scott Farm in Dummerston, Vermont— took time out of his very busy day to stroll through row upon row of heirloom apple trees with me; sharing some of the sweet delights of the harvest. I’ll be posting more articles and images from my autumn orchard visits over the coming weeks, but in meantime, you may want to check out previous Scott Farm Orchard posts from seasons past. For descriptions and photos of the farm and its heirloom apples, click here. And for orchard-blossom-gazing, click here for a Scott Farm photo essay from this past spring. Of course when it comes to apple orchards, the best time to visit is during the harvest season. Should you find yourself wandering through the hills of southern Vermont this fall, be sure to stop in and visit this gorgeous, historic farm for rare and exquisite heirloom fruit, delicious, fresh-pressed cider, orchard honey, sweet preserves and delightful baked goods. Scott Farm will be hosting Heirloom Apple Day this Sunday, October 9th, and free apple tastings are scheduled at 10am, 12pm and 2pm. For more information, see the Scott Farm website by clicking here.
Apple-Laden Branches: Scott Farm Orchard Contains More Than 70 Different Varieties of Ecologically Grown Heirloom ApplesÂ
Heirloom Apple Trees at Scott Farm Orchard
Color, Fragrance, Flavor and Texture: A Stroll Through the Orchard is a Delight for All of the Senses
Vernacular Beauty: The Barns at Scott Farm
Crates Loaded with Freshly Harvested Heirloom Apples from the Hilltop Orchard at Scott Farm
Glass Windows Reflect a Gorgeous, October Sky
The Working Buildings at Historic Scott Farm Orchard in Vermont
Historic Orchard Buildings, Surrounded by Hills and Running Water …
The Orchard Provides a Perfect Setting for a Late Afternoon, Alfresco Snack
The Waxing Hunter Moon Rising Above Scott Farm at Twilight
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