Grandpa Struble's

Built in 1827

We've had a nice visit with Grandpa Struble and Grandma Cathi. The kids have had a ball in their apple orchard. They don't work it anymore and it's gotten over grown but the apples are still amazing. They leave them for the deer and other wildlife, they aren't sprayed but hardly have any insect damage or bad spots. The trees are just loaded. 

Lots of Asters, Queen Anne's lace and Goldenrod , too. 

The orchard

We took a nature walk around it so the kids could show us around. They were very busy picking apples and are full of plans for them. 

They filled this bin up!

The polished up a few, very pretty. 

These small grapes were growing in the trees but they tasted bitter and yucky. 

Teasel. I was able to scrape off some thorns to bring a few home. They look so pretty dried. 

We don't have milkweed quite like this at home. It reminded me of the Minnesota prairie. 

You can barely see Ferns head here. 

For an immediate return for their labor, I made applesauce. 

I don't have pictures of the finished product. I wasn't fast enough and it was gone!

Three generations of Strubles enjoying an after dinner visit. 

It was really great to have a quiet day after going going. We are gearing up for more fun! Birthday party, Luigias ice cream parlor, children's museum etc etc.