In addition to the mouth-watering selection of apples we have always provided, Engelsma’s Apple Barn is now offering Pink Lady apples. As the first to blossom and the last to be harvested, Pink Lady apples benefit from the extra days of sunshine. Their pink blush and sweet crunch make them as appealing to the eye as they are to the taste buds. Stop...
Read MoreIt’s Apple Picking Time!
You might have noticed the recent change in the weather. Suddenly it’s feeling a little cooler out there, and you know what that means… our wonderful summer days will soon be history! The dropping temperatures will be followed by those lovely Fall colors, and all the other things we enjoy about this transitional season. For us fruit growers...
Read MoreSpring is Here!
Springtime is a wonderful time of the year to be a fruit grower. In the past weeks we went from wondering when Spring would ever arrive, to seeing the orchards in full bloom. We had good weather for pollination last week and the petals are now falling. The bees aren’t the only ones busy working. We’ve kept very busy this Spring working...
Read MoreNow’s a fine time to make wine!
Cider flavor is at its peak right now. We are currently using 6-8 different varieties of apples each time we press a new batch of cider. This means that now is also a great time to try your hand at making some apple wine. There are a number of reasons that you want to choose our cider to make wine with. The first reason is due to the fact that we recently...
Read MoreBlue Ribbon Cider!
The second week of December marked the annual Fruit and Vegetable Grower Expo held in downtown Grand Rapids. This expo includes informative education programs, a trade show with over 400 exhibitors, as well as a statewide cider competition. This year 40 cider entries were submitted for the competition. The cider is judged by a panel of expert judges who...
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