For the last 15 of those years, they've had a hand-planted apple orchard, which means much more than just a bite of the sweet and juicy fruit. To the longtime residents, it's their pride and joy.

For the last 15 of those years, they've had a hand-planted apple orchard, which means much more than just a bite of the sweet and juicy fruit. To the longtime residents, it's their pride and joy.

WHAT BEGAN AS A DAIRY FARM IN THE 1800S TRANSITIONED TO AN APPLE AND FRUIT ORCHARD IN THE 1930S. MY GRANDFATHER PURCHASED IT BACK IN 36, AND EVENTUALLY MY MOTHER AND FATHER TOOK IT OVER IN THE ...

For one apple-growing family in Ayton, money from a government program to help farmers grow more popular and resilient fruit varieties will help a lot. Filsinger’s Organic Ltd. in Ayton is getting up ...

Multiple farms in Whatcom County have opened apple U-Picks ahead of autumn’s official start on Sunday, Sept. 22. Western Washington’s largest apple orchard, Bellewood Farms (6140 Guide Meridian), has ...