Farm Life
Take a peek at our farm’s day to day work.
Abe and Apples
Abraham as the 16th president, was ahead of his times nutritionally. So, in celebration of Abraham Lincoln, eat apples from Chelan Beauty.
Read More ›What Goes Into the Process of Freeze-Drying?
Freeze drying, also known as lyophilization, involves three processes: freezing, primary drying (sublimation), and secondary drying (desorption).
Read More ›What US State Grows the Most Apples?
Washington state grows the most apples of all the states in the US
Read More ›What are the Health Benefits of Organic Fruits?
The health benefits of organic fruits are so vast that once fully considered, everyone should purchase only certified organic fruits.
Read More ›Salmon-Safe Certification
Meet Phil Simmons, our horticulturist. He brings a lot of passion for organic farming to the job and, along with it, our Salmon Safe Certification. This aspect of his love is soil and…
Read More ›The In-cider On Our Apple Harvest
We had an unusual growing season this year that has ended with a beautiful crop of red-colored apples. So as we move through our blocks harvesting apples, it's a good time to mull over what we've learned these past few months.
Read More ›Hand Thinning Apples
By hand thinning apples in our organic orchards, the crew eliminates bad fruit and makes room for the good.
Read More ›Critical Temperatures for Blossom Buds
Cherry Buds & Wind Machines According to the dark sweet cherry buds at our Gilbert Orchard, the cherry crop is at the green side stage and moving into the green tip stage.…
Read More ›Safe Temperatures for Winter Pruning
Our crew of pruners has been busy pruning our acres of Honeycrisp trees for the past couple of months. The winter so far has been fairly mild, allowing few interruptions for adverse weather.
Read More ›Birds of Prey On Our Organic Farm
This beautiful red-tailed hawk visited our front yard last week on a bright sunny afternoon.
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