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...
Jan 3, 2024
It’s time to make your Cider Notes for 2024
The list of cider notes can be quiet long, but in this episode we are going to make it doable and easy for you.
In this Cider Chat on Cider Notes
- The Talking Pommes encourage Ria to slow down
- Sign up for the last cider tour heading out at CiderCon 2024
- French Cider Tour...
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...