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September Perfection

We are having a most beautiful fall at Flathead Lake, East Shore, Bigfork, MT

A Quick Reminder, We are open on Friday, Saturday, & Sunday each week for another month.

If you would like to visit for U-pick Call Farmer Dan- 406-871-5499

The apples have great flavor. Pears are delicious. Still plums.

The Seckel Pears are ready for harvest. These little Pears are a treasure. Research the Seckel pear and you will learn that they are picked when turning color and can be ripened at home or later using refrigeration.

Seckels are believed by many to be the only truly American variety of pear grown by Orchardists. They are particularly treasured on the East Coast. They were discovered in the early 1800’s. The pears moved Westward with people who traveled by covered wagon.

Seckels are tiny pears, with chubby, round body, small neck, and short stem. Their skin is usually olive green, but frequently exhibits a dark maroon blush that sometimes cover the pear. Sometimes, the pear will then turn yellow.

Snack-sized Seckels added to lunches are appreciated. Particularly by Children who love their sweet flavor. Seckels are small enough to be canned whole. They are excellent in salads or roasted.

We love them with goat cheese and walnuts.

Seckel Pears
Seckel Pears
Orchard Apples with Fig Trees
Fruit for the Kitchen Preserves
Apples with lovely size and flavor. Red and bright, crisp.
Get out into the fall air for a break, apple picking is fun.

We are all waiting together.

Getmans’ Orchard, BearDance, Mt.

Perfect, the beauties grow and there is not a cloud in the sky.

The Orchard is in her, ” enjoy the process”, ritual. The waiting gives time for joy in the observations and the work. This is watering time. This is the Orchard’s TLC time when cherries gain size and flavor. The ground around each tree is tended. The area is kept moist. Attention is on the trees while we patiently let them develop their natural, crisp, sweetness.

Clean air, great soil, and perfect water provide the essential ingredients to produce prime sweet cherries.

Yes, we are all interested in the expected Ripening Date. Today, our guess is July 18, 2025

Flathead Lake is Glorious

The Florescent Glow In the Evening Sun.

INSTRUCTIONS

Call 406-871-5499 for Appointment, Instructions, and Directions

We will be open from 8 am until 1 pm

Wear walking shoes that cover your feet, not sandals.

Bring your boxes or coolers for your cherries.

You may order: call ahead to pick up cherries.