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...

Another day begins for VPSU. In being interviewed Monday by Rachel Hellman from Seven Days, Janet reminded me that this journey began in...

These may be the shortest and darkest days of the winter, but lately we have had some stunning displays rising over the eastern...

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...

These photos were taken today during a three-hour slow drive around the back roads in Peacham, Barnet, Danville, Walden, Greensboro, and...

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...

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....

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.

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...

Right now at our farm and B&B there are thousands upon thousands of sunflower blossoms. The bees, butterflies and birds (goldfinches in...

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...

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...

Although most of the time at Fruitlands this month is tied up in dealing with U Pick blueberries and raspberries (12+ hours per day),...

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...

We opened for picking on July 20. Our normal hours are Sunday - Friday 9 to 1. (Closed on Saturday.) There are some days where we stay...

The middle of July (July 15 today) means not only the start of our raspberry and blueberry season, but also the start of weeks and weeks...

Vermont Plants Sunflowers for Ukraine

What are your favorite memories from your childhood? When I was growing up in the 50s and 60s in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, winters were...

On this the coldest day so far of winter 2022 (negative 18 this morning at 7 a.m.), I have reflected on the recent fiery displays of both...

The tree is decorated, the stockings are hung, the hearth and hutch are festive and the old Tolman Sweet apple tree outside the kitchen...