tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post5200112185579099067..comments2024-03-05T04:53:05.648-04:00Comments on Canoe Corner: How Many Apple Trees does it take to be an Apple Farm?Margueritehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-12828107838870526432010-08-15T21:12:38.938-03:002010-08-15T21:12:38.938-03:00TS - The trees are an unexpected bonus and we'...TS - The trees are an unexpected bonus and we've talked about all sorts of ideas. I like U Pick, it would save us a lot of work!<br /><br />Carol - Jody just bought that ladder the other week. We've discovered that apple trees combined with a two story house requires a big ladder! I can tell you the crows are already enjoying the apples but I too am wondering if foxes, skunks and raccoons might be enjoying the feast.<br /><br />Ms. S - Jody has a giant kiln for wood and is thinking of rejigging it to dry apples. I like them dehydrated to the point of being chips. But I'm also looking forward to apple cider. I love cider.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-80828581317799712392010-08-14T21:43:00.308-03:002010-08-14T21:43:00.308-03:00Oh my, how exciting! I would probably go a little ...Oh my, how exciting! I would probably go a little apple crazy as well. :)<br /><br />A dehydrator might be an idea for making dried apple rings you can snack on or add to recipes. Enjoy!Northern Beauty Seekerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07805215769692200647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-43345293160754052752010-08-14T09:10:55.417-03:002010-08-14T09:10:55.417-03:00Oh, I need a ladder like that! I would say you mig...Oh, I need a ladder like that! I would say you might have a small apple farm ... you will have a ton of apples. I love apple crisp and apple sauce too. I do hold many apples over in cold storage too. Enjoy your orchard. It will be interesting to see what kinds of wildlife will visit to partake as well. ;>)Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01067132532095325169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-12483666641166930852010-08-13T17:11:11.584-03:002010-08-13T17:11:11.584-03:00My son once bit into an apple and found two seeds ...My son once bit into an apple and found two seeds inside which had germinated. I threw them into a pot and they actually grew! It was pretty exciting! We moved before we the tree produced any apples. So having 26 apple trees seems like a beautiful treat! Maybe you could open a "Pick Your Own" apple farm.Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-31141230262518222042010-08-12T16:01:00.048-03:002010-08-12T16:01:00.048-03:00Thanks very much Meredehuit! Moving to PEI has bee...Thanks very much Meredehuit! Moving to PEI has been the culmination of a dream for us and we're so happy we came here.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-20720550975906534682010-08-12T14:11:18.434-03:002010-08-12T14:11:18.434-03:00I've always dreamed of living on Prince Edward...I've always dreamed of living on Prince Edward Island... I'm enjoying your posts!Carolyn ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/05722229442110193733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-20311894039805922022010-08-12T12:03:43.307-03:002010-08-12T12:03:43.307-03:00Catherine, I think 500 trees would have required h...Catherine, I think 500 trees would have required hired labour! As it is some of our 26 trees may be removed over timeMargueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-14214816461884739982010-08-12T04:44:14.925-03:002010-08-12T04:44:14.925-03:00I think 500 trees would have been a bit exhausting...I think 500 trees would have been a bit exhausting!catharine Howardhttp://www.catharinehoward.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-35403137271956823722010-08-11T20:49:09.284-03:002010-08-11T20:49:09.284-03:00Laura, Jody keeps telling me it's a gift that ...Laura, Jody keeps telling me it's a gift that we never expected and we should make the most of it. I think he's gone apple crazy ;-) He's looked at information on markets and food licencing. It could be quite complicated. I'd like to see how this year's harvest proceeds before I become too invested however since we live on a highly visible corner with much traffic we've considered just putting out bags of apples for sale right here. I don't think we can possibly eat all these apples and if we did I don't know if I could bear to look at another apple again.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-37919497871522864792010-08-11T20:44:20.106-03:002010-08-11T20:44:20.106-03:00Jean, you were able to leave a comment, how wonder...Jean, you were able to leave a comment, how wonderful! The apples are only just now starting to show their real shape and colour. We estimate there's 2 or 3 varieties. No idea what they may be and probably will never know. Jody did some research and apple varieties planted when these were, 100 years ago, are typically no longer available. Lost to genetic 'advancements'. We'll just have to taste test and see how they fare.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-48294599541156568612010-08-11T20:42:19.937-03:002010-08-11T20:42:19.937-03:00Now that's a dream I'd love to fall into! ...Now that's a dream I'd love to fall into! An orchard on your property! Have you thought about selling some off at a local farmer's market?Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15152576863110442101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-71707076857893045742010-08-11T20:19:03.255-03:002010-08-11T20:19:03.255-03:00As an apple lover, I find the thought of all those...As an apple lover, I find the thought of all those apples just waiting for the picking pretty exciting. Do you know what varieties you have? It may turn out that some are good "keeping" apples that you can store and enjoy in winter. And, as you think about recipes, don't forget good old apple pie! -JeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com