Orchard Outlook: Apples and Pumpkins
September 3, 2019 | Fruit
Chiles Peach Orchard
As summer comes to a close, we say goodbye to peaches and look forward to fall's apples and pumpkins. …
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Goodbye for Now, Sweet Cherries
July 20, 2019 | Fruit
Spring Valley Orchard
The 2019 cherry season at Spring Valley has come and gone in the blink of an eye. This year's weather created an interesting crop as far as quantity and quality and resulted in …
Peaches Now In Season
July 3, 2019 | Fruit
Carter Mountain Orchard
Summer is here and so are the peaches! Ready-picked and pick-your-own peaches are now available at both Carter Mountain Orchard and Chiles Peach Orchard. For picking updates throughout the season, check our Pick Your …
Peaches Now in Season + Summer Outlook
June 13, 2019 | Fruit
Chiles Peach Orchard
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the peaches are ripe, just waiting to be picked! Pick-your-own peaches now available Peach picking season is officially upon us and we are beyond excited. Pick-your-own …
Orchard Outlook: Strawberries
April 25, 2019 | Fruit
Chiles Peach Orchard
4/30/19 Update: Strawberries are now in season! Here's a peek at the orchard goings-on to prepare for strawberry picking season. Protecting the Strawberries from the Cold When temperatures drop in the winter, strawberries bundle up. The …
Peak Season Visitor Tips
October 18, 2018 | Fruit, Local Guides
Carter Mountain Orchard
We are in the thick of apple season! We have thousands of visitors in the month of October, so we've assembled some tips to help you navigate your visit whether you're coming for …
Apple Picking Tips
September 28, 2018 | Fruit
Carter Mountain Orchard
Apple picking with the family is the ultimate fall activity. In addition to our visitor guidelines, here are Farmer Henry’s top tips for a successful orchard outing. Avoid Underripe Apples A variety of apples means …
Orchard Outlook: Apples
September 1, 2018 | Fruit
Carter Mountain Orchard
We love fall at the orchard! Farmer Henry’s got the outside scoop on how our favorite fall fruit is developing. We’re expecting a great crop this year for all 9 of our varieties. …
Orchard Outlook: Pumpkins
August 31, 2018 | Fruit
Chiles Peach Orchard
It’s still warm out, but we’ve got pumpkins on the brain! Farmer Henry’s here to teach us about the gourds we grow here at Chiles Peach Orchard. For about the last five years, we’ve …
Orchard Outlook: Veggies
July 3, 2018 | Fruit
Chiles Peach Orchard
About three years ago, enough customers requested locally grown produce that we decided to start a vegetable garden. This summer, we’re harvesting squash, zucchini, sweet corn, green beans, tomatoes, and bell peppers. Henry …
