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Columbus Day Weekend 2012

Hope Orchards — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:39:58 +0000

October 5th – October 8th

There’s a LOT going on this weekend!

Friday – School’s Out For Cider! – Local schools are out for the day. Come to pick some apples, see the cider press in action, and enjoy a sample of fresh pressed cider.

Sunday ~ Fruit & Fibers – Local fiber producers and fiber artists will gather to show and sell. Hope Spinnery, Black Sheep Woolens, Sparky’s Honey, Percyve Designs, Dye Mama Woolworks, Apo Chromata and Blueberry Farm Alpacas will join us for the day.

Monday – Open for Columbus Day – 9:00am to 5:00pm.

AT THE STAND:
- Spartan, Macoun and Empire Apples & Flemish Beauty Pears
- Buttercup & Acorn Squash and Pumpkins
- Raspberries
- Cider pressing on Friday – A BIG SQUEEZE this week!

HOURS
- Friday thru Monday ~ 9am – 5pm

SEE YOU THIS WEEKEND!

Hope Orchards has apples

Hope Orchards — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 17:20:11 +0000

Although there have been many reports of apple crop losses due to early spring weather patterns, Hope Orchards is fortunate to have a good apple crop this year. We are opening for pick-your-own or purchase at the stand this Friday September 7th.

While our last three seasons have been “bumper crop” years, our current crop is at least 80% as large as those years. The apples are good sized and we are very optimistic about this years crop.

For now, our Paula Reds are the biggest we’ve seen in Maine this year, our Ginger Golds have that familiar welcome-to-apple-season flavor, and we have lots of both of them – starting to pick this Friday.

We look forward to seeing everyone this season.

Brien and Emily

2012 Season – almost ready

Hope Orchards — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 21:12:47 +0000

We’ve been busy getting things ready for the 2012 season.

Opening day is Friday – September 7th. Paula Reds and Ginger golds will be available for purchase and picking.

We look forward to seeing everyone!

High Density Planting Trellis

Hope Orchards — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 00:30:25 +0000

We’ve been hard at work at Hope Orchards putting in the posts and wires for the trellis for the High Density Planting of the new trees. See the King Hitter in action in the video below!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjtvmD932Ck

2012 Season Farm Shares now available

Hope Orchards — Sun, 06 May 2012 14:54:20 +0000

We just planted 690 trees!! Join us in our farm share effort this season!

Shares (similar to a Community Supported Agriculture or CSA) are now available for the 2012 season. Participants who choose to make a cash commitment of $85 before ~~June 20~~ June 30!, can purchase one hundred dollars worth of apples, pears, or cider anytime throughout the fall season. The orchard business will benefit by having funds upfront to pay for our spring and summer orchard expenses.

We have found that customers have appreciated this option; while some folks have made large purchases one or two times over the course of the season, others have visited us on a weekly basis. Some purchased cider for the freezer as part or all of their share.

If you would like to purchase a share, please print our Farm Share Form and mail a hard copy of the bottom by ~~June 20~~ June 30 to us. When we open for the season, we will maintain a credit record that will be updated each time you visit.

See you in September,
Emily and Brien Davis

New Tree Planting!

Hope Orchards — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 17:00:51 +0000

We planted over 600 new trees! Coming soon – Zestar, Sun Crisp, Crimson Crisp, Autumn Crisp, Empires, McIntosh, Ginger Gold, Northern Spy, Mutzu, Ultimate Gala, Liberty and Shenandoah Pear.

Thanks for a great 2011 Season

Hope Orchards — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 12:29:05 +0000

Thanks to everyone for a great season and we’ll see you next year!