Maple Hills Orchard, LLC

A near dry March and April gifted us with a shorter Minnesota winter but brought out an early crop of ticks.   I do hope our hens are keeping those little critters in check.   At the end of April, rain showers softened up our sandy soil making it pleasant to dig holes for 200 new shelter belt trees.   With the gracious help of friends the task went quickly.  Next week we will be planting several new varieties of apple trees and at the end of May a patch of fall raspberries will be going into the ground.   This last week of rainy days has provided the gift of moisture to all the new planting.  The apple trees have leafed out and blossom season is near.   The Apple House will open in August but the picnic tables have been pulled out of storage and are ready for use as Spring time in northern Minnesota is a wonderful time to be in the great outdoors.