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Wondering what to do this Labor Day? Tired of just cooking out? How about enjoying a day picking Apples with the Family?
Always a family favorite activity, now is the time to bring the family out and enjoy plenty of apples.
Whether you are planning a day or a weekend getaway to the North Georgia Mountain area, fun will be had by the entire family. Below is a list of Apple Orchards for you to choose from in the North Georgia areas:
B.J. Reece Apple House
9131 Hwy 52 East
Ellijay, GA 30536
Gilmer County, Georgia
Phone: (706) 276-3048
Website: www.reeceorchards.com
Hazel Creek Cider, Inc.
227 Smiling Apple Drive
Mount Airy, GA 30563
Habersham County, Georgia
Phone: (706) 754-4899
Hillcrest Orchards
9696 Highway 52 East
Ellijay, GA 30540
Gilmer County, Georgia
Phone: (706) 273-3838 / (706) 276-114
Hillside Orchard Country Store
18 Sorghum Mill Drive
Lakemont, GA 30576
Rabun County, Georgia
Phone: (706) 782-2776
Website: www.hillsideorchard.com
Jaemor Farm Market
5340 Cornelia Hwy. 365
Alto, GA 30510
Haberhsam County, Georgia
Phone: (770) 869-3999 or (770) 869-0999
Little Bend Orchards
3385 Tails Creek Road
Ellijay, GA 30540
Gilmer County, Georgia
Phone: (706) 635-5898
Mack Aaron Apple House
Ellijay, GA 30540
Gilmer County, Georgia
Phone: (706) 273-3600
Mercier Orchards
P.O. Box 425
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Fannin County, Georgia
Phone: (706) 632-3411
Website: www.mercier-orchards.com
Mountain View Orchards
2984 Mobile Road
McCaysville, GA 30555
Fannin County, Georgia
Phone: (706) 492-7753
Oak Hill Orchards
4986 Highway 52 East
Ellijay, GA 30540
Gilmer County, Georgia
Phone: (706) 273-3644
Panorama Orchards
P.O. Box 157
East Ellijay, GA 30539
Gilmer County, Georgia
Phone: (706) 276-3813 or 3812, Pick your own: 2
R&A Orchards
5505 Highway 52 East
Ellijay, GA 30540
Gilmer County, Georgia
Phone: (706) 273-3821 or (706) 273-2639
Red Apple Barn (Little Bend Orchard)
3379 Tallscreek Rd.
Ellijay, GA 30540
Gilmer County, Georgia
Phone: (706) 635-5898 or (706) 635-7674
T L C Orchard
4480 Cannon Bridge Road
Clarkesville, GA 30523
Habersham County, Georgia
Phone: (706) 754-1620
Twin River Orchard
Cannon Bridge Road
Demorest, GA 30535
Habersham County, Georgia
Tips and Tricks
(thanks to: http://www.ehow.com/how_4489623_pick-apples-apple-orchard.html)
Ask the orchard owner/manager which trees flowered first in the spring. The owner will also be able to advise you on what makes each variety of apple unique.
Only pick apples that are completely ripe. You will know that red apples are completely ripe when the area of the apple near the stem (this area doesn’t turn red) is green. It the area is yellow the apple is not ripe. Green apples are ripe when no yellow is visible on the skin. Red and Green Delicious and Granny Smiths are the first apples to ripen.
Select apples that are not bruised. Apples that are bruised will rot quickly.
Pick the apples on the tree’s outer branches. Apples on the outer edges of the tree ripen more quickly than those on the inner branch.
Don’t jerk the apple from the tree branch. When picking apples you should roll the apple towards the tree branch, and then twist the apple until the stem breaks free.
Gently place each apple into your basket. Tossing your apples into the basket may cause the apple to bruise.
The Errand Goddess hopes you enjoy your day in the Orchard. If you don’t get a chance to visit a Apple Orchard this Labor Day weekend, not to worry, the Apple season is at it’s height during the months of September through November.
If you would like more information, or would need help in planning a getaway to the Northeast Georgia Mountains, please feel free to contact me, The Errand Goddess at Warp Speed Errands 770-654-9277.
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