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Orchard Life: Planting Trees Pt. 4 (a 4 part series) The Planting Process - Soil Health

9/17/2018 - 2:45:05 PM

by Jeff Pauls

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Orchard Life: Planting Trees Pt. 4 (a 4 part series) The Planting Process - Soil Health

“Planting is really one of my favorite times of the year. There’s just, I don’t know, something exciting about birth, and that’s kinda the equivalent here in the orchard. You put a tree in the ground and it’s dormant and it looks dead. After a bit it starts coming to life. Those little things take a... Read More

Autumn Recipes

9/17/2018 - 1:48:37 PM

by Jeff Pauls

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The first day of fall is this week (Saturday the 22nd)! With that in mind, it’s time for some recipes. If you’re so inclined, it’s almost possible to prepare a meal that has apples in every dish!CanvaApple, Sauerkraut & Kielbasa Joann Kauffman p1172 lbs. sauerkraut2-3 Kauffman’s apples, coredand... Read More

Pair | Pear | Pare

9/3/2018 - 1:51:17 PM

by Jeff Pauls

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Suk Shuglie, Pair of Pears, 2005, Lancaster, Donna & Jeff PaulsDoes the name Feng Li ring a bell? Although I wasn’t able to track down the exact source of his history, a couple horticulture scholars, including Peter T. MacDonald in the grafting manuel he wrote, cite that he was a Chinese diploma... Read More

Plums: Get Some

8/28/2018 - 9:47:30 AM

by Jeff Pauls

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Are you enjoying the fresh plums this summer? Plums are so delicious! The plum, as do all fruits, has a long and varied history. Where in the world do they come from? Have you ever wondered about the difference between a prune and a plum? The plum is a wonderful food and has an interesting story to ... Read More

Orchard Life: Planting Trees Pt. 3 (a 4 part series) The Planting Process - Tree Health and Yield

8/20/2018 - 11:13:41 AM

by Jeff Pauls

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Earligold, Summer Rambo, Ginger Gold, Sansa, & Zestar!®

8/13/2018 - 8:31:18 AM

by Jeff Pauls

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Earligold, Summer Rambo, Ginger Gold, Sansa, & Zestar!®

Look for these apples in the coming weeks. They’re delicious! And don’t miss the Zestar!® recipe at the end of the post!Earligold“This is a new and improved Transparent-type variety that has caught on fast with Lancaster County applesauce aficionados like board president Ken's wife Ellen (About Us) ... Read More

Summer Recipes

8/6/2018 - 12:05:07 PM

by Jeff Pauls

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Summer is a wonderful time. Getting outside, having picnics in the backyard, and having people over is what it’s all about.Whatever you need for your summer gatherings, Kauffman’s has you covered. As always we have our own in season, fresh fruit for sale...and of course, any other items you might ne... Read More

Peach Harvest Time

7/31/2018 - 9:22:49 AM

by Jeff Pauls

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Peach Harvest TimeIt’s that time of year again! Peaches are a’growin’--good old-fashioned Kauffman’s peaches. We’re in the thick of our peach harvest and would love to have you stop by. It’d be a shame for you to miss out! Take a look at the way things unfold in the peach orchard during this beautif... Read More

Plums: Variety and Imagination

7/23/2018 - 4:02:30 PM

by Jeff Pauls

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In this post, you’ll learn some word history, some deliciously creative recipes, and the benefits of thinking about things in whole new ways. The theme here is creativity. Do you ever see connections between things that don’t seem to connect at all? Sometimes the connection between seemingly unrelat... Read More

Where Did Peach Cobbler Come From?

7/16/2018 - 8:48:18 AM

by Jeff Pauls

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Here’s one way to haul peaches. Ray Kauffman brings in peaches some time in the 1940s.What’s your opinion of peach cobbler? Are you a fan? It may depend on the recipe you made or how it turned out. It might be just a matter of taste. Some recipes are sweeter than others, while some recipes are less ... Read More

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