Dale Newton
Early Morning at Fruitlands September 10, 2023
A cloudy morning brightened by the many faces at Fruitlands still holding on to summer and blossom season. The two apple photos show one...
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Dale Newton
- Jul 31
- 1 min
The Many Lily Faces At Fruitlands, July 31, 2023
Since our U Pick is closed today due to our being picked clean on Sunday and needing a day for ripening, there was time this morning for...
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Dale Newton
- Jul 8
- 1 min
Biking At Its Best In Vermont
Four gentlemen bikers from Central MA stayed with us last night. They had quite the adventure with the raging thunderstorms Friday...
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Dale Newton
- Jul 2
- 1 min
If You Are Biking Long Distance on the LVRT
One of the most exciting additions to the northern part of Vermont is the completion of the LVRT, the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail. At 93...
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Dale Newton
- Jun 16
- 1 min
Even -38 Degrees Can't Stop Them All
That one night of -38 this winter really killed off most of the buds on the rhododendrons, but we are thankful for what did make it....
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Dale Newton
- Jun 1
- 1 min
June 1, 1843...The First Fruitlands Is Born
On this day in 1843, a group of three adults and five children made its way from Concord to the town of Harvard. Their destination was an...
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Dale Newton
- Apr 29
- 1 min
Less is More - Nearly 50 Years of Pruning at Fruitlands
I can't think of a more fitting poem than this as I complete this spring's pruning tasks. When you look at an apple tree's structure...
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Dale Newton
- Apr 23
- 1 min
Another Part of Our Lives - The Origins of Vermont Plants Sunflowers for Ukraine Solidarity Action
Another day begins for VPSU. In being interviewed Monday by Rachel Hellman from Seven Days, Janet reminded me that this journey began in...
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Dale Newton
- Jan 8
- 1 min
Winter Sunrise at Fruitlands
These may be the shortest and darkest days of the winter, but lately we have had some stunning displays rising over the eastern...
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Dale Newton
- Oct 15, 2022
- 1 min
October 15 and the Colors Are Still Stunning
We were able to take another drive this afternoon to see how the hard rains and wind this week had affected the autumn colors. In the...
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Dale Newton
- Oct 8, 2022
- 1 min
Oct. 8, 2022 Autumn Colors in the Area around Fruitlands
These photos were taken today during a three-hour slow drive around the back roads in Peacham, Barnet, Danville, Walden, Greensboro, and...
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Dale Newton
- Oct 8, 2022
- 1 min
A Beautiful Autumn Day at Fruitlands, October 8, 2022
I have always wanted to get a slightly different perspective on our home. Since we are situated high on a hill, 1,800', taking seasonal...
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Dale Newton
- Oct 6, 2022
- 1 min
Fruitlands Organic Apples
This is a great year for our organic apples. We have very large trees that we planted in the 70's and 80's. Hundreds of pounds per tree....
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Dale Newton
- Oct 6, 2022
- 1 min
Fruitlands B&B and Berry Farm Is Also Home Sweet Home
October 6, 2022 8:45 p.m. 1,800' atop Thistle Hill at Fruitlands. Home sweet home. "These Green Hills" sung by Vermont school children.
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Dale Newton
- Sep 17, 2022
- 1 min
Pie Pumpkins and Autumn Beauty at Fruitlands
These photos were all taken this morning at 9:30, September 17, 2022. The leaves may not be turning colors yet, but there are a lot of...
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Dale Newton
- Sep 10, 2022
- 1 min
Autumn Beauty Sunflowers Bringing in Autumn at Fruitlands
Right now at our farm and B&B there are thousands upon thousands of sunflower blossoms. The bees, butterflies and birds (goldfinches in...
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Dale Newton
- Sep 9, 2022
- 1 min
Feeding Your EV
If you arrive at Fruitlands in your EV, we have a Level II 40 amp charger. Please let us know when you make your reservation that you...
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Dale Newton
- Sep 5, 2022
- 1 min
Window to Our World - From the Breakfast Table
This photo was taken at 7 p.m. on September 4. Hollyhocks and sunflowers grace the view. What better way to start your day when you stay...
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Dale Newton
- Aug 7, 2022
- 1 min
August 7, 2022 Early-Morning Walkabout
Although most of the time at Fruitlands this month is tied up in dealing with U Pick blueberries and raspberries (12+ hours per day),...
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Dale Newton
- Jul 23, 2022
- 1 min
A Moment in Gardening Time - July 23, 2022
Since we are closed on Saturdays for U Pick, I have more time to browse the many faces at Fruitlands. This is just a small sampling...
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