October is finally here, which means a lot of the country is getting ready to celebrate the fall season. Whether it be wearing boots and scarves, going trick or treating and decorating the house, or (our personal favorite) picking a pumpkin at a pumpkin patch, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the season. At …
If you’re a wine connoisseur, then it’s likely you’re already familiar with the term “Lemberger”. However, while you might know a lot about the wine it helps produce, you probably don’t know much about Lemberger grapes. Grown primarily in Germany, Lemberger grapes are known by many names throughout the world (I.E. Blaufränkisch in Germany, Nagy …
If you’re like us, then you love plums! Not only can they be a healthy snack on their own, but plums can also be used in a wide variety of desserts and main courses to add sweet and unique flavors that elevate the dish. If you’ve been growing plums, and have a lot of excess …
It goes without saying, but knowing how to train grape vines is absolutely critical to properly growing these delicious fruits. If you fail to do these two things right, the results will be an overgrown mess and could even result in a wasted harvest. When it comes to training grapes, there are a wide variety …
If you’re like me, then the last thing you think of when you think about Florida is fall or pumpkin patches. The tropical state boasts hundreds of orange groves and is home to some of the country’s most incredible beaches. It’s also warm nearly year round, which might make celebrating the fall season feel a …
With Autumn and Fall right around the corner, most Americans are ready to celebrate the upcoming holidays, including Halloween and Thanksgiving. Nothing can put you in the fall spirit quite like a pumpkin! If you live in Delaware, you have plenty of options when it comes to pumpkin patches. We’ve even gone and rounded up …
If you love plums as much as I do, then you’ll want to know how to can plums to enjoy them for as long as possible. Luckily, by canning plums, you can preserve them to enjoy year-round, either as an additional ingredient for dishes, or as a tasty snack. When it comes to canning plums, …
With the fall season approaching, now is the time to visit a pumpkin patch near you. At Minnetonka Orchards, to show our love of all things fall (and pumpkins!) we’re going to be sharing a series of blog posts highlighting some of the best pumpkin patches throughout the country. Here are The 16 Best Pumpkin …
If picking a pumpkin at a pumpkin patch is one of your favorite fall activities, then you’re in the right place, especially if you live in Connecticut. Personally, I love wrangling up the kids and making a day of visiting a few of our local pumpkin patches. It’s one of those activities the whole family …
Did you know that plums are not only delicious, but that there are some amazing health benefits of eating plums? You may not be aware of what a drupe is, but if you’re interested in plums, I suggest you familiarize yourself with the term. Essentially, a drupe refers to any fruit that contains seeds that …
