The Empire apple lives up to its majestic name. First developed in New York in the 1940s, this variety is a cross between the classic McIntosh and Red Delicious apples. […]

Calling All Artists Grades K-4! Bring on your best coloring skills to win a FREE Fresh-Cut Christmas Tree from The Connecticut Christmas Tree Growers Association, Inc. The Apple Barrel Farm Market will be hosting the 2025 Connecticut Christmas Tree Coloring Contest NOW -November 14th.
Just bring our Creativity and we'll provide the Christmas Tree Coloring Sheet and Crayons!
One entry per child. Color and decorate the tree using crayons only. On the back, put your name, grade, full address including county and phone number. Judging will be held on November 22, 2025. Contestants will be notified by November 23, 2025. A certificate to present to the Choose & Cut Tree Farm owner will be mailed to the winners. Parent/guardian will be responsible for picking up the Christmas Tree from the selected tree farm. This is a statewide contest open to Connecticut residents only. 10 prizes will be awarded from statewide entries. Two from each grade level, K-4.
The winning pictures will be posted on the Connecticut Christmas Tree Growers Association (CCTGA) website.
The Empire apple lives up to its majestic name. First developed in New York in the 1940s, this variety is a cross between the classic McIntosh and Red Delicious apples. […]
Get ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with festive flavors and hearty favorites at Lyman Orchards! Whether you're stopping by for breakfast, lunch or grabbing a dinner to take home, we've […]
Few apple varieties capture the flavor of New England quite like the Macoun. Known for their deep red color, snow-white flesh, and a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness, Macouns […]
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