Hartford Orchards

As many of you know, I spent most of the first 40 years of my life living in a little town in Northeast Ohio called Hartford. Located right on the Pennsylvania border, that little town, or township, rather, was known for its apple orchards.  As a small child, I remember elementary school field trips to the orchard (such a far walk across the road), youth group pick-your-own parties, apple festivals, trips to the nearby cider mill, and more.  Through the years, many of the orchards have closed down or been sold, and last year, the last orchard went up for auction and shuttered its door.  However, I’m happy to say that Hartford Orchards opened again this fall.

We stopped in at the newly reopened Hartford Orchards on Apple Festival weekend and were impressed with all they had to offer.

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Fall Fun at White House Fruit Farm

If you live in Northeast Ohio, you’ve probably heard of White House Fruit Farm. Located in Greenford, Ohio, just south of Canfield, it’s a family-run farm and market. We pop in from time to time to browse their impressive selection of fresh fruit and vegetables and pick up a dozen of their delicious home-made donuts.

Imagine our surprise yesterday when we drove down and found the place packed! Many men would have turned around, but Dennis is one of a kind. Either that, or he really wanted a blueberry donut.

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