We’re all familiar with the apples readily available in the supermarket and at local orchards this time of year: red delicious, gala, fuji, jonathon. But what about the lesser-known varieties that have — for one reason or another — fallen out of the spotlight? The Preservation Orchard at Arbor Day Farm in Nebraska City, Nebraska, is full of these obscure apple varieties — 30 varieties, to be precise — some of them dating as far back as the 1500s. Some have interesting…
Outdoor Exploration Reaches New Heights Up In The Trees Of Arbor Day Farm FOR MANY OF US, OUR PASSION FOR NATURE BEGAN when we were young — fostered by hours of outdoor time spent…
Did you know the hazelnut harvest is in full swing at Arbor Day Farm? More than 2,000 pounds of Arbor Day Farm hazelnuts will be harvested throughout the next two weeks. These hazelnuts are then distributed and…
Ask an Arborist is a video series that gives viewers insider knowledge on all things trees. Each month our arborists answer your questions. This month’s question: What are heirloom apples? Tweet us your tree…
Join us as our head chef of the Lied Lodge & Conference Center shows you how to make caramel apples from scratch. Recipe below. Caramel Apples ½ cup butter, cubed 2 cups brown sugar…
If you’ve ever watched the TV show “How It’s Made” on the Science Channel, you’ll appreciate this brief look at how Arbor Day Farm’s apple cider press works. Arbor Day Farm has had a…
All across Arbor Day Farm in Nebraska City, Nebraska, you’ll find plenty of fun — and that’s never been more true than in the hustle and bustle of the fall season. Of course, there’s…
It’s early September, and that means one thing at Arbor Day Farm in Nebraska City, Nebraska: apple season is here! The earliest varieties of apples are ripe now — like Paula Reds — with many…