For over 40 years, the Chiles Family, along with our amazing staff, have invited people from all over to visit our orchard each fall to pick their own apples. It’s a family tradition …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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. …