Claire's Orchard Notes

Claire's Orchard Notes

From Germany to Our Orchard: Why We Grow Black Currants!

From Germany to Our Orchard: Why We Grow Black ...

Our first black currant harvest of 2025 has begun, and we couldn’t be more excited! Black currants aren’t widely recognized in the U.S., but they’re a staple in Europe. Claire...

From Germany to Our Orchard: Why We Grow Black ...

Our first black currant harvest of 2025 has begun, and we couldn’t be more excited! Black currants aren’t widely recognized in the U.S., but they’re a staple in Europe. Claire...

New Product Alert: Heirloom Apple Cider 🍏

New Product Alert: Heirloom Apple Cider 🍏

We’ve been working hard behind the scenes, and we’re thrilled to finally share our newest product: small-batch apple cider made from premium, heirloom apples. Like all of our products, this...

New Product Alert: Heirloom Apple Cider 🍏

We’ve been working hard behind the scenes, and we’re thrilled to finally share our newest product: small-batch apple cider made from premium, heirloom apples. Like all of our products, this...

Why We Thin Our Apples by Hand 🍎

Why We Thin Our Apples by Hand 🍎

This time of year, our trees are bursting with fruit, and that means it’s hand-thinning season. When too many apples grow in a cluster, it drains the tree’s energy, leading...

Why We Thin Our Apples by Hand 🍎

This time of year, our trees are bursting with fruit, and that means it’s hand-thinning season. When too many apples grow in a cluster, it drains the tree’s energy, leading...

Healthy Soil = Healthy Fruit: Our Commitment to Biodiversity 🌱

Healthy Soil = Healthy Fruit: Our Commitment to...

We take soil health very seriously around here! One of our guiding principles is that biodiversity is the foundation of a flourishing ecosystem. To produce healthy fruit, we first inspect...

Healthy Soil = Healthy Fruit: Our Commitment to...

We take soil health very seriously around here! One of our guiding principles is that biodiversity is the foundation of a flourishing ecosystem. To produce healthy fruit, we first inspect...

Springtime Magic at the Orchard 🌸

Springtime Magic at the Orchard 🌸

Spring is in full bloom at the orchard (literally) and we are so excited about it! Our pear trees bloom first, followed by the apple blossoms. Pictures simply cannot do...

Springtime Magic at the Orchard 🌸

Spring is in full bloom at the orchard (literally) and we are so excited about it! Our pear trees bloom first, followed by the apple blossoms. Pictures simply cannot do...

👋 Long Time, No Orchard Update!

👋 Long Time, No Orchard Update!

We’re back to share biweekly orchard updates – we’re excited to bring you along behind the scenes!

👋 Long Time, No Orchard Update!

We’re back to share biweekly orchard updates – we’re excited to bring you along behind the scenes!