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380: The Legacy of the Downing Brothers: Architects of Nature

The Architectural and Horticultural Endeavors of the Downing Brothers Charles Downing and brother Andrew Jackson Downing have left a lasting imprint in both the field pomology and landscape architecture. Kick off tour to New York Apple Camp and the Downings In this episode, audio snap shots from the Milton and Newburgh New York as part … Read more

376: Orchard & Cider Variety Research at WHNO | Vermont

Walden Heights Nursery & Orchard (WHNO) was created in 1997 This 22 acre farm with 8 acres of orchards on a hillside outside of Hardwick, Vermont in the town of Walden was founded by Todd Parlo and Lori Augustyniak. It is a sustainably managed and certified organic fruit orchard and nursery. In this chat, we speak with both … Read more

374: NY Apple Camp News!

Bonus Cider Chat Live on NY Apple Camp July 28th – 30th at the Ashokan Center in the Hudson River Valley (on the west side of river) is the first ever NY Apple Camp! Elizabeth Ryan of Stone Ridge Orchard who is producing this event catches us up on the happenings at camp.   Special Kickoff … Read more

041: Emily Ritchie | Northwest Cider Association, USA

Emily Ritchie is the Executive Director of the Northwest Cider Association a region covering Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and British Columbia.  This region’s cider scene is on fire and growing! The Northwest Cider Association was formed in 2010. The following Washington State cideries listed below initially kick started the Association. Tieton Cider Works Whitewood Cider … Read more

004: Nick Gunn and Dave White | West Coast Cideries

Gunn and White on a Cider Road Trip Nick Gunn of Anthem Cider and Wandering Aengus in Oregon (as of 2024 both cideries have closed – Nick is now with BenchGraft a cider consulting business) and Dave White, Whitewood Cider in Washington sat back for a chat about west coast ciders and the cider trend … Read more