It poured last night here in Oregon's Willamette Valley, but this morning's cleared up with some sunshine, awesomely perfect for apple picking. Got the van loaded and ready to head out with new trugs and ladders to an old orchard nearby. The trees have a mix of eating and cooking apples, some great red ones for juice. We use red trugs for cider apples and blue for juice, keeping the good ones separate from the bruised or fallen ones that go to cider. Hoping to snap some photos today, loving this job more than ever! Whats everyone else up to?
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That sounds like a great way to spend the day. It's good that the weather turned out nice. I bet those fresh apples make incredible juice. 
) For me I just rested my whole Saturday. Day is just starting now and am already tired for monday.
) For me I just rested my whole Saturday. Day is just starting now and am already tired for monday.Sounds like a chill Saturday for you! Rest days are underrated , especially before a busy Monday. Do you usually go apple picking every year, or was this your first time trying it out?That sounds like a great way to spend the day. It's good that the weather turned out nice. I bet those fresh apples make incredible juice.
Apple picking is such a fun tradition! I usually go every fall at a local orchard near Tulsa. We press cider, make pies, and dry some slices for snacks. I've started giving little bags of dried apple chips to friends, and I like using custom mylar pouches from brandmydispo because they keep the slices crisp and look really cute. It adds a personal touch to the gift. Have you ever tried drying your apples or making your own cider?
