Category Archives: Montana

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.

Apple Picking Time

Thank you to all of our fine customers!

Getmans’ Orchard & Vineyard, East Shore of Flathead Lake, Bigfork, MT 59911. telephone: 406-871-5499

2025 Fall Season

Open Friday, Saturday, Sundays until October 31.

9:00 am until 1:00 pm

Call Farmer Dan First.

This Praying mantis is our friend. They tell us our environment is great.

From the Poem Keep a-Goin’ by Frank L. Stanton

McIntosh apples
Many Pear varieties coming in over next few weeks.  Some ready now. 9/13/2025
Our apples ready are MacIntosh, Yellow Delicious, Dapper Dan, . Several varieties coming into ripeness. Plums, several varieties coming. Japanese Plums are over.

Around The Orchard, A Most Beautiful Time of the Year.