Apple season actually started a few weeks ago (somewhat early, they say), but I went apple picking yesterday for the first time this year. Recently, I have discovered the bounty of farms and orchards in South Glastonbury, and previously wrote about blueberry picking at Belltown Hill Orchards and Rose's Berry Farm. On Friday, I went to Dondero Orchards and was absolutely amazed at the wealth of fruit and products that they offer.
We went to pick apples and filled our bags with Macintosh and Macoun. They also had Honey Crisp, Cortland, and Fuji apples ready to pick, but I preferred the others. We also picked some peaches that will need to ripen for a few days. Peaches have been available for a while, but these particular ones weren't ready yet. Not to worry, I have plenty of apples to eat in the meantime.
When we went to pay for the fruit, I saw the farm stand and just had to check out everything they had. I am sure I missed some items, but they also sell homemade bread, pies, cookies, jams, and pickles, just to name a few. In case you don't want to pick your own, they also sell fruit already picked as well as eggplant, onions, basil, squash, and just about anything else you can think of. They also stock locally made honey and farm-fresh eggs. Dondero Orchards is a farmer's market, to be sure, that is open everyday in the summer from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Be sure to check out Dondero Orchards! It's a fabulous day trip!
Dondero Orchards, 529 Woodland Street, South Glastonbury, CT 860-659-0294
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I love apple picking, I think I may head up to NY this year to the apply farms!
Peggy, I can remember many times when I lived in Northern Virginia, and went apple-picking with a girlfriend. We went east... from Fairfax, out Rt 66... and found some wonderful apple orchards. Great fun, great exercise, and yummy apples.
Peggy, oh yeah, apple picking time = apple pie baking time...mmm good. See you up at the apple orchard ~ Dave
Hi Adam - You should go! We have some great apple-picking days ahead of us!
Hi Karen - I agree that part of the fun is the nostalgia!
Hi Dave - Have fun picking apples!
Peggy looks like I have to take a drive over to Lyman Orchard in Durham and get some fresh apples. I love this time of the year :)
Hi George - I have never been to Lyman Orchard but I hear it's great! There is nothing like picking fresh apples - enjoy!