Whitman Brook Orchard

Whitman Brook Orchard A beautiful hillside apple orchard in the tradition of old Vermont. Over 140 varieties, including many hard to find heirloom apples.

Open for 2025 PYO starting Saturday September 6, open weekends thru early November. Wheelock Road, Quechee, Vermont

The king bloom is the largest central flower in the apple cluster. Opening first, it receives the most energy, usually d...
05/28/2026

The king bloom is the largest central flower in the apple cluster. Opening first, it receives the most energy, usually developing into the largest apple of the cluster. Smaller surrounding flowers act as nature’s back up if frost or other damage kills the king bloom.

The making of a cleft graft. A small branch or in this case a young main leader, split to accommodate two scions. ...
05/27/2026

The making of a cleft graft. A small branch or in this case a young main leader, split to accommodate two scions.

Three stages of sealing up a rind graft, the technique used on large limbs to change variety, heal a wound or both. ...
05/21/2026

Three stages of sealing up a rind graft, the technique used on large limbs to change variety, heal a wound or both.

There is no mystery as to why it is called the pink phase…
05/07/2026

There is no mystery as to why it is called the pink phase…

04/28/2026

A few final touches on the pruning season with the company of a Pine Warbler, Dark-eyed Junco, House Finch and a Robin. The spring chorus is ramping up.

“Time spent among trees is never wasted.” — Anonymous
04/22/2026

“Time spent among trees is never wasted.” — Anonymous

We welcome the gifts of spring with new green growth, migratory birds and most of all Melbourne and Kirkland who are bac...
04/21/2026

We welcome the gifts of spring with new green growth, migratory birds and most of all Melbourne and Kirkland who are back for another season.

Pruning and grafting dominated the discussions when we hosted a group from Vermont Woodlands, for a late March orchard ...
04/15/2026

Pruning and grafting dominated the discussions when we hosted a group from Vermont Woodlands, for a late March orchard walk. A fun day sharing information, ideas and techniques for restoring old apple trees.

Vermont Woodlands Association

02/10/2026

Finishing up the 1920’s block, about a quarter of the way through the 2026 pruning season. One cut at a time.

Pruning under the full Snow Moon.
02/01/2026

Pruning under the full Snow Moon.

Address

Wheelock Road
Quechee, VT
05059

Opening Hours

Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

(802) 296-6902

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