Did you know that September 26 is Johnny Appleseed Day? Most Americans have at least a basic familiarity with the history of this man, who is most notable for spreading apple production throughout much of the Mid-Atlantic corridor of North America. As Pennsylvania has a lot of fame and acclaim for its apples, it should … Continue reading Exploring Pennsylvania’s Claim to a Johnny Appleseed Connection
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Pumpkin-Picking Pursuits Throughout Southern Delaware
Pumpkin season is upon us once more. Not only is it that tasty time of year when just about every food and drink establishment begins featuring specialty pumpkin-flavored seasonal selections, but it’s also when you begin seeing more and more pumpkins sold in grocery stores, showcased at road stands, and abundantly available at farmers markets. … Continue reading Pumpkin-Picking Pursuits Throughout Southern Delaware
Fall Harvest Days Return to Weber’s Cider Mill Farm with the Annual Johnny Appleseed Festival Kicking Things Off
Today and tomorrow, the scene at Weber’s Cider Mill Farm in Parkville, Maryland will be one of alluring apple appeal, laden with loads of festive fall follies and farm fun for the whole family. It’s the 49th Annual Johnny Appleseed Festival—an event signifying the seasonal return of Weber’s famed Fall Harvest Days, which will run … Continue reading Fall Harvest Days Return to Weber’s Cider Mill Farm with the Annual Johnny Appleseed Festival Kicking Things Off
The Bounty to Behold at Boyer Nurseries
Just outside of Gettysburg, located directly in the heart of scenic Biglerville in Adams County, Pennsylvania, you’ll find Boyer Nurseries. When seen from the road in stately fashion, perched atop a hill of surrounding lush orchards, it may be unclear what sort of establishment it is. Is it a garden center? Is it one of … Continue reading The Bounty to Behold at Boyer Nurseries