Apple Hill Farm Concord Nh

Most farms in New Hampshire are small, averaging acres, while some are larger, ranging from 150 to 300 acres. Flowers and shrubs from greenhouses and nurseries are the largest agricultural products. Unusual sights such as Llama farms and Buffalo farms are even popping up on the rural landscape.

Mack's Apples is an eighth generation family-run farm of approximately 400 acres – with 100 dedicated just to apples. Pick your own apples and pumpkins in a number of different orchards. Visit the Farm Market in season for apples, tree-ripe peaches, several varieties of pears, fresh grown veggies, pumpkins, squash, local maple syrup, pies, honey and big helping of New Hampshire hospitality. Other strategies used to help keep farms going, include farm stands, pick your own orchards, and taking produce to a local farmers' markets. Some farms hold cultural events all through the growing season with traditional music, crafts, and activities for the whole family.

In this way, they contribute tremendously to the cultural life of our state. Great local farms with large variety of apples for picking. The apple crumble and cider donuts were delicious.

Seasonal farm stand complete with bakery & retail store selling NH grown & produced items. Pick them yourself fruit starting mid June through mid October. Apple Hill Farm also attends 4 summer farmer markets with mobile truck. Check the website for complete picking schedule, crop availability & hours of operation. We overlook the Merrimack River Valley and Concord, New Hampshire's state capital.

We encourage hiking on our trails and enjoying lunch on our picnic tables. Take a trailer ride into the orchard for PYO or buy your fancy apples all bagged in our handicapped-accessible farm stand. For PYO apples, we offer McIntosh, Cortland, Macoun, Mutsu , and Empire.

We also grow many heirloom, or as we call them, "uncommon," apples for the adventurous consumer. We grow dozens of other varieties including the much-sought-after Honeycrisp. We are the home of the biggest apple in New Hampshire (so big, it seats four adults!!!). Recently, apple orchards and dairy farms, in particular, have been hard hit by the modern global economy.

Farmers in New Hampshire are resourceful and some orchards have begun specializing in heirloom apples – some orchards grow as many as 70 different types of apples-linking us to our past with our taste buds! Some dairy farmers have successfully bottled their own milk for sale, or developed specialty products such as organic milk, cheese and pudding, etc. While the dairy industry is still dealing with uncertainty, marketing alternatives such as these give producers more direct control over the sale of their milk.

This farm stand is full of lovely fresh fruits and vegetables. The stand is open long hours every day of the week. More than just an apple orchard, Carter Hill Orchard features a country store, on-site bakery, trails for hiking, and an observation tower with great views of the region's mountains and the occasional raptor. But if you have come for fruit, we've got that too! Depending on the time of year, we've got blueberries, raspberries, plums, pears, watermelon, cantaloupe, and more than 11 varieties of apples.

The owners of Cardigan Mountain Orchard, Steve and Nancy, originally purchased the property to grow apples for their own personal use, so they understand as well as anyone the desire to pick some fresh, tasty fruit! Things have come a long way since those days some 40 years ago, and today Cardigan Mountain Orchard claims roughly 1,000 of the finest apple trees in state. With three generations committed to keeping this farm headed in the right direction, we know these relationships are vital to our health and well-being.

Cider Hill Farm is a place to come with family members to create and share memories. Walking through the orchards, or picking peaches, and then eating a hot cider donut is a wonderful time to just "be" with friends and family. When the veil lifts, we will be back out enjoying the farm with all of you. Apple Orchards are abundant in and around New Hampshire, with a few right here in Concord.

Please make sure you visit websites for directions, when they're open and hours of operation. While here, also enjoy our mile-long Rhododendron Nature Trail and corn mazes . We offer a variety of field trips for schools or other organizations based around these fun, educational activities.

Beech Hill Farm also hosts birthday parties, corporate outings, and other group events. Since 1995, Apple Hill Farm has been inviting local residents and visitors to Concord to stop by and "Pick Them Yourself! " All season long, you can visit and pick fresh fruit starting with strawberries in mid-June to apple picking between Labor Day and Columbus Day. Early farmers in New Hampshire encountered a rocky, heavily forested landscape with a thin coating of topsoil.

Oxen-and later draft horses-were the powerhouses behind clearing boulders and tree stumps from the land. When the railroad connected northern New England to the west in the 1830s, farmers began to leave the difficult conditions of New Hampshire to establish farms in the Midwest. Described as "Medium, oblong or conic, striped red on whitish-yellow; sweet, of a peculiar flavor.

N.H.," on page 705, The American Fruit Culturist. Tree a good grower, somewhat straggling, a prolific bearer. Fruit medium, roundish conic, whitish yellow, sprinkled, striped, and splashed with red….Flesh juicy, tender, sweet. January to May as described in "The fruits and fruit-trees of America," by Charles Downing, A.J. Downing, 2nd revision, 1872. There are several claims to apple importing greatness in New England. It is said that the Pilgrims brought apple seeds or tree with them, however the absence of an inventory of the original Mayflower stating same would seem to disprove this.

I did find several reports that later voyages of the Mayflower probably brought apple trees or seeds to the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Several sources state that graft plants did not survive in the earliest years, and that trees grown from seed produced the initial trees. At any rate, there would not have been apple pie on the first "Thanksgiving Day," unless it was made with crab-apples. The orchard project exemplifies the goal of protecting not only open space but a quality of life that is rapidly disappearing. From picking berries in the spring and apples in the fall, to skiing the trails in the winter, to taking in the spectacular views from the top of the hill, the orchard offers something for everyone throughout the year. And besides some fruit that we purchased for consumption over the next couple of days, a bottle of chilled sparkling apple cider (non-alcoholic) that was refreshing and absolutely delicious.

Notice the floaties (what we call backwash when viewed in other drinks…) in the bottle, little bits of freshly pressed apples that were turned into the cider. Carter Hill Orchard is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. In addition to apples, raspberries are available through October.

There are more than a dozen types of apples available at Carter Hill Orchard. The farm also sells fruits and vegetables, pumpkin whoopie pies and pecan pies. From Labor Day until October, the land of Gould Hill Farm is a pick-your-own playland, offering up some of the best apples around. With 12 varieties available, this Contoocook location features semi-dwarf trees, making picking a breeze for even the littlest members of your crew. Concord is surrounded by some of the lushest farmland in New England.

Just a short drive outside of the city will find you traveling through beautiful scenery, including classic New England farms and orchards. Weekends are bound to be crowded with people during apple picking season, so pick your day wisely. Crowds can cause your dog to become anxious or overexcited. If you do go on a busy day, keep their leash short to avoid unwanted meet-and-greets with strangers or children. We ask that you be patient this is NH after all, and not all farms will have product at the first few markets, as the season progressing the market be bursting with all sorts of local produce and ag related products.

We'll see you at the market, the place to be in Concord Saturday mornings. "Largely grown in some parts of New Hampshire, as a profitable market apple, on account of its productiveness and very late keeping. Fruit above medium, roundish, a little flattened, deep green, mostly overlaid with a fine thick sprinkling of whiting green specks, a little blush and crimson specks next the sun. April, May." (originally described in Me. Rep.) — The fruits and fruit-trees of America, by Charles Downing, A.J. Downing, 2nd revision, 1872.

Fisks, Fisk's Seedling – NH, page 110 catalog of varieties, Described as, "Medium, oblate, oblique, deep red; flesh greenish-white, tender, rich. Autumn, N.H." from page 700, The American Fruit Culturist. Also described in "The fruits and fruit-trees of America," by Charles Downing, A.J. Downing, 2nd revision, 1872, as having its origin in Keene, New Hampshire. …and an outdoor stand just bursting with late-summer goodness.

All of these vegetables grown on the farm, and each looked as fresh, vibrant and natural as possible. If we had access to a kitchen that day, I would have been unable to suppress the urge to buy up a storm. I was particularly taken with the tomatoes that looked absolutely amazing, the incendiary peppers, the beautiful garlic and the impressive selection of herbs and leafy greens.

Whether you spend time lost in their corn maze, or focus all of your energy on picking some incredible apples, Washburn's Windy Hill Orchard is a whimsical, fun way to get back in touch with everything Autumn. Poverty Lane operated as a dairy farm until the 1960s, when they planted their very first apple trees. Now, the folks at this Lebanon location hold fast to quality, regional practices of both farming and customer service. A phenomenal choice for hard-to-find apple varieties, and a brand of local flavor that you just don't come across very often. We grow a wide variety of apples, as well as peaches, plums, blueberries, and pumpkins.

Apple cider and maple syrup are made on site. We also sell farm grown vegetables in our Country Store. Awesome local farm stand with a great selection of vegetables, fruits, dairy, and treats.

They have a lot of good choices for edible gifts and souvenirs from New Hampshire as well. If you live nearby you can join there CSA which is basically a prepaid card that gives you 10% off all future purchases. Our nonprofit promotes the New England apple industry through educational events and projects. Our website presents the wide variety of New England apples, their nutritional value, and how they are grown and prepared. We support organizations with related agricultural goals. Before your dog jumps in the car to come with you, do your research, give them a call, and check the websites of your local orchards and farms; most will have their pet policy posted.

Usually, dogs are not allowed in the orchards or fields so plan accordingly. Settlement of northern New England began in the mid 1600s with land grants from the King of England. By the mid 1700s, small farms were sprinkled in townships through much of the area, usually along river valleys. Most farmers had small subsistence operations. Those who wanted to make money commercially focused upon sheep, dairy, and orchards. It is also a family friendly outdoor activity.

New England is an amazing source of heirloom apples. However, due to time and inclination I am only going to focus on the apples that we know have their roots in New Hampshire soil. If you are interested in others, the New England Apple Association has a web site with wonderful photographs of many of the locally grown varieties. Just below is a Concord NH video demonstrating some of these heirloom varieties. Corn Mazes are a perfect way to enjoy the outdoors in autumn! Whether it's a family tradition, field trip, office outing or birthday party activity, Beech Hill Farm's corn mazes are fun for all ages.

CONCORD, NH -- Fall started this weekend and that means it's apple-picking season across New Hampshire. Concord has two apple orchards -- Apple Hill Harm and Carter Hill Orchard. When the weather and harvest cooperate just right, a September visit to Applecrest Farm Orchards can have you picking not only superb apples, but also pumpkins, raspberries, and peaches as well.

Even if the stars don't align for perfect picking, the apples alone are worth a trip to this Hampton Falls location. Richardson's isn't an orchard, but if you're anywhere in the area, it's worth the trip! Located at 170 Water Street in the quaint town of Boscawen, NH, Richardson's is a great place to bring the kids for old-fashioned hand-made ice cream, delicious pies, fruit crisps, and pastries. In 2001 the Larocque family became the new owners. Since buying the property in 2001, Rob and Annette have expanded the bakery, renovated the farm stand, and along with family friend Rick Duane have opened the New Hampshire Cider Works, a cider mill on the property.

Also, the people who work at Apple Hill were all super nice and friendly. The farm store has many great last minute gifts and stocking stuffers including unique foods, maple syrup, jams, honey and more. Many people are drawn to this experience every fall when temperatures cool and the leaves begin their change. Our fruit and vegetables are also very healthy for our families. We harvest at peak maturity, and often, our produce finds its way to your table the same day it was picked.

Always keep your dog leashed to comply with farm rules and for his/her safety, as there are many people, machines, and animals at orchards and farms. Bring a travel bowl for water, as temperatures may rise in the hot September sun in the fields. Although Concord is a city, it's a city that's spread-out. You can enjoy calming scenery, quiet spaces and places to take your bike, walk or just take a ride to enjoy the beauty of the area.