We continue to expand the number of fruit varieties on the farm. Over the last ten summers, we have planted rhubarb, currant, gooseberry, domesticated raspberry, blackberry, serviceberry, blueberry, and honeyberry varieties. We have also expanded our experimental plot of fruit trees and bushes to include apples, pears, plums, aronia, seaberries, kiwi, cherries, and apricots. With the harsh winter of 2012-2013, we certainly found out which fruit varieties are better suited to the farm’s location – and it isn’t necessarily the most cold tolerant of them! The winter of 2016-17 was also a challenge for many plants, with a cool dry fall and -41F in January. We continue to experiment with blackberries and, though they still struggle to survive the winter, should be offering them for sale next year. Cross your fingers! See the trial varieties list above for more information.