This apple chart, courtesy of Bev Christianson, arranges apple varieties in order from tart to sweet.
September 11
At Wickham’s Fruit Farm, we bake for your delectation three types of apple pie, including high-top apple (shown), apple crumb, and red, white and blue pie, which contains apples, cherries, and blueberries. We bake our pies fresh right here on the premises.
September 10
Gingergold is an early-season green apple that was originally discovered in the aftermath of Hurricane Camille on the Atlantic Coast of the United States in 1969.
September 9
Here’s just a small sampling of the many premium-quality items we carry in stock at our farmstand that go well with our produce: Frantoia olive oil, burrata cheese, basil pesto, local granola, balsamic vinegar, and dairy products from Goodale Farms.
September 8
Pick-your-own apples with wagon rides on Saturdays.
September 7
School group tours at Wickham’s Fruit Farm include pick-your-own apples on dwarf apple trees that are easy to reach. All school group tours come with wagon rides, one 1/4-peck apple bag, and one small pumpkin for each student. We provide ample space for bus parking off the highway, a tent, and tables that can be used as a lunch area. Please book school group tours in advance at www.wickhamsfruitfarm.com/bookatour.doc . We are accepting school group tour bookings between now and October 18. Closed Sundays.
September 6
At the start of the autumn apple season, we’d like to remind everyone that Wickham’s Fruit Farm provides plenty of off-highwayparking at no charge, so when you come to pick apples or buy at our retail farmstand, you will not have to park along the highway and walk through traffic to get to us.
September 6
Blackberries are on the stand.
September 5
Raspberries are on the stand.
September 4
Gala apples are on the stand.