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LAWDY! Forgot to Thin My Peaches! Michigan Bonanza This Year 😳

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Forgot Peach Thinning? Michigan's Overabundance & What I'm Doing Now

Well, folks, it’s August 28th, 2025, and I’ve got a confession to make: I totally dropped the ball on thinning my peach trees this year. And let me tell you, Michigan decided to put on a show, producing an absolute bonanza of fuzzy, ripe fruit. It’s a good problem to have, but one that requires … Read more

Golden Days of Harvest: Apples and Pears from My Backyard

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Harvesting Apples and Pears: Tips, Varieties, and Recipes

As summer begins to gently turn towards fall, my orchard is putting on its best show. Today, August 27th, 2025, the apples and pears are finally ready for picking, and there’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of gathering fruit you’ve nurtured all season. This year has been particularly good. The trees are heavy with fruit, … Read more