City to Farm and Farm to Orchard

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American Gothic
Image created by Frank Garnier

Welcome to our garden log which records the transition of an 80-acre traditional Iowa farm to an Orchard and Garden that supplies healthy local produce to the surrounding communities.  Marcus and Emma Johnson have moved from Philadelphia, PA to Central City, IA to help Emma’s parents Vernon and Mary Zahradnik continue the transition of their 80-acre Iowa farm to an Orchard and vegetable gardens.  Join us for the record of our transition from City to Farm and Farm to Orchard.

Blooming Orchard

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Crabapple Blossom were truly breath taking this year.

With the extra warm weather in March the apple orchard blossomed several weeks ahead of schedule.  The cool April nights prevented many of the blossoms from forming into fruit for the summer and fall.  We are lucky to have some apples this year but look forward to a very productive apple season next year (2013).