September 2, 2015....
NEW ENGLAND APPLE DAY!
Today, Wednesday, September 2, seems like the perfect choice to celebrate New England Apple day, as Lebanon children head back to school after a Summer of fun and freedom!
According to the Smithsonian Institute, apples became the symbol of favorite teachers many years ago when Frontier families were responsible for providing food and lodging for their town teachers. Students would bring apples to their teachers as a treat and a sign of appreciation for their services.
The apple has it's beginning in recorded history as a negative symbol in the story from Genesis in the Bible as the downfall of mankind when the serpent convinced Eve to try the "forbidden fruit", however American's now think of the apple as a national symbol, right up there with the bald eagle and baseball.
If you've never been out picking apples in a fall orchard, do yourself a favor, pack up your family, and head out for an enjoyable day in the fall sunshine. The sent and coolness of the orchard will help to fuel your natural harvest instincts, and baking pies, cobblers and crisps with your children is a great way to teach them the value of agriculture!
Many new and different varieties have been grown on New England Pick Your Own farms in the past few years. Right now the McIntosh, New England's favorite for pies, apple sauce and eating fresh are ripe and ready for the picking!!
We suggest you call ahead to your choice of Pick Your Own Orchards to find out what apple varieties are available for picking!!
Local orchards providing a
Pick Your Own experience include:
McDougal Orchards, 201 Hanson's Ridge Road in Springvale, ME.
Open daily 9 am - 5 pm daily. (207)-324-5054.
Pine View Orchard, 17 Sunset Lane, Berwick, ME
Open daily 10 am - 5 pm (207)-715-0365
Butternut Farm, 195 Meaderboro Road, Farmington, NH
open daily 8 am - 4 pm. (603)-335-4705
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