Mud, glorious mud! We are surrounded by a late spring thaw that leaves our boots covered in the rich red stuff that boys like to roll in. Life is clipping along at a very hectic pace here on the orchard.…
It is fruit tree planting time at the orchard right now. Each spring, we plant 2,000- 4,000 fruit trees, replacing three to four acres of 18-20 year-old trees that are no longer producing as fruitfully. We have eighty acres…
During this winter’s gloomiest days, thoughts of Easter lifted my spirits. It wasn’t the thought of delicate daffodil centerpieces or Easter chocolates that carried me through bitter, cloudy days but the reminder that the cycle of seasons mirrors the week…
Brighten up your Easter dinner table with these festive appetizers. Not only are they fun to make, but they’re also fun to eat– and kids will love helping make them come to life! If several children want to be part…
“We’re suffering from cabin fever!” This statement, breathed out in frustration from my seven-year-old after a particularly rough evening here at our farmhouse, sums up winter best. Even little Weavers grow weary of wintertime cold! As a family, one of…
This week, I talked with Ed Weaver to discuss the many questions customers ask about pruning. Many home gardeners have asked us to share our pruning tips and expertise, so this article attempts to answer most of our frequently asked…
When he’s planning a batch of candy, David Skipper of Billy’s Candies in Temple, PA watches the weather. The temperature outside will affect the candy’s shelf life, so Skipper plans the candy temperature accordingly, cooking at slightly different temperatures during the…
It’s a winter miracle. Here it is, the end of January, and Weaver’s Orchard still has fifteen apple varieties, kept fresh in cool, climate-controlled storage. Each apple preserves the memory of warm fall days when the wind carried just a…
Weaver’s Orchard Announces Photo Contest Winners Morgantown, PA – Weaver’s Orchard Farm Market has announced the three winners of their fifth annual photo contest, a challenge that invited customers to submit photos of their experiences on the farm throughout the…
The chilly cold of a new year is an opportunity to rethink what goes into your fridge and your belly, too. While New Year’s resolutions are something people often abandon and feel badly about after a few weeks, cooking resolutions…