The Apple Orchard Are Blossoming; Spring Is Here!
Spring has sprung and we are celebrating!
Did You Know? - Apple blossoms, the vibrant pink and white flowers of apple trees, are more than just pretty spring decorations. They are essential for apple production, symbolize love and new beginnings in some cultures, and can even be eaten, offering a sweet and floral flavor.
Here are some fun facts about apple blossoms:
Pollination: Apple blossoms are crucial for apple production. They require pollination, usually by bees, to develop into fruit.
Symbolism: In ancient mythology, apple blossoms were associated with love, beauty, and new beginnings.
Edible: Apple blossoms themselves can be eaten and have a sweet, slightly floral flavor. They are also high in antioxidants.
State Flower: Michigan and Arkansas both have the apple blossom as their state flower.
Bloom Time: Most apple trees only flower for about 1-2 weeks per year. Varieties: There are over 7,500 apple cultivars worldwide, each with slightly different blossoms.
Blooming Stages: Apple blossoms have three main stages: bud formation, initial bloom, and full bloom.
Frost Damage: A late freeze can damage apple blossoms and reduce fruit production. Bloom Color: Apple blossoms start as pink buds and gradually turn white as they open fully.
Fruit Formation: After pollination, the petals fall off, and a small apple begins to form, growing throughout the summer.
Getting everything ready!
Thanks for Irene, Jim, and Vicky, we always have beautiful centerpieces!
It looks freshly picked!!!
Vicky brought the background; Bob Z. brought the bench!
We can rest for a minute before the doors open!
Ed just checked, the band is all here!
OK, T-2 minutes!
Ahhhhhhh!
Mary just started painting four months ago!
We tried out the bench and checked the lighting!
Everything is ready!
We have over 84 people this evening!!!
The band is warming up!
Tables are filling up!
Vicky makes sure all is going well!
The movie played all evening long!
Stories are told and retold!
Good ol Rock & Roll!
Twist and turn!!
Grab your lady and do-see-doe!
"That was a fast one!!"
The floor was busy!!
The backdrop was in use all night long!
Looking good!
Did You Know? - Apples are members of the rose family. Thanks to their high levels of boron, apples can help improve your memory, mental alertness, and electrical activity of the brain. The average person eats 65 apples a year. Most of the antioxidants found in apples, including quercetin, are located in the skin.
The umbrella is called a "Bee-Bopper" which is needed around apple blossoms!
