Sunday, April 19, 2015

7 Victorian towns brawled for Baldwin Apple honors

Fisticuffs!
Fisticuffs! (Public domain image)

In the 19th Century no less than seven New England communities professed to be the one true home of the original Baldwin apple tree.

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Apples washing, waxing & packing

Here is how the pros do it:


This time of year, unless you've got exceptional storage, all of your apples probably go through something like this.

Video by Domex Superfresh Growers of Yakima, Washington.

Thursday, April 2, 2015

Jazz. vs. Kanzi smackdown

Jazz (L), Kanzi
Jazz, at left, has the same parents as Kanzi.

Today's match pits Jazz (left), a Gala x Braeburn cross, against Kanzi, a, um, Gala x Braeburn cross.

So strap yourself in for some real sibling rivalry.