Saint Lawrence Nurseries is a specialized tree nursery in New York state, renowned for its expertise in cold-hardy fruit and nut trees with a committment to sustainable and organic practices. The nursery, which was originally founded in the 1920s by Fred L. Ashworth of Heuvelton, NY, was initially more of a hobby...
Dec 27, 2023
What does Wassail & Drink Hail mean?
In this episode learn about meaning behind Wassail and Drink Hail from the Butler himself, Al Sax.
A Wassail is a celebration of the orchards, most typically apple orchards to honor the natural world and pay tribute with hopes of an abundant fruiting season moving forward.
A Wassail...
Dec 20, 2023
The Vodraska Brothers Chris & Matt of Bent Ladder
In the midst of a rich farming legacy emerged Bent Ladder Cider and Wine, based in Doylestown Ohio. Chris and younger brother Matt Vodraska are following in their father Dale’s footsteps. Chris is the orchardist and viticulturist and Matt is the cidermaker. The farm is...
Dec 6, 2023
Meet Chris Rylands of Renaissance Orchards
First there was Cider Supply and then Chris founded Renaissance Orchards with his wife Melinda. This move was a natural progression of a series of events that include resources needed for making a keeved cider and the thirst for a particular style of cider.
The orchards and the...
Nov 29, 2023
Author Daniel J. Bussey's "The Illustrated History to Apples in the United States and Canada"
The Illustrated History of Apples in the United States and Canada is a seven-volume set of books that documents the history of apples in North America written by Daniel J. Bussey. The book was edited by Kent Whealy and...