An Apple a Day...

Nothing beats biting into a fresh and crisp apple picked straight from the tree...and September and October is apple picking season in New Hampshire.  From common varieties like Paula Reds and Cortlands to more unique varieties like Ananas Rienette and Roxbury Russet (heirloom apples), there is no shortage of tasty treats at our local orchards and farm stands.

Fun tip: A bushel of apples weighs about 42-48 pounds.

A great place to learn about the different apples can be found at the website Orange Pippin or of course right from our local orchards and the great people who manage them.  So make sure to get out during this great weather and pick some apples...or just pick up some fresh apple cider or home baked apple pies or apple wine or apple inspired ice cream flavors or...

Hancock

• Norway Hill Orchard has a beautiful view of Mt Monadnock from their hillside location and feature acres of apples to pick.
  603-525-4912

 Walpole

• Alyson's Orchard has dozens of varieties of apples to pick from while you gaze over the beautiful Connecticut River Valley.
  800-856-0549

Milford

• McLeod Brothers Orchards is located in Milford on the Eastern edge of the Monadnock Region along the Souhegan River.
  603-673-3544

Mason

• Birchwood Orchard
  603-878-0542

Keene

• Maple Lane Farm has been in business for over twenty years and have eight varieties to pick from.
  603-352-2329

Greenville

• Washburn's Windy Hill Orchard, located in Grenville, the farm also feature a 4.5 acre corn maze!
  603-878-2101