AN APPLE A DAY IN CANADA

It's apple picking season in Canada. Depending on the location some apples are ready sooner than others. Bought in the stores or at a market or a trip to apple pick with the kids it is a fun time. Sparta, delicious, mackintosh, gala or whatever your favourite may be.

An apple orchard is a welcoming place. Walking up and down the rows to select the ones to  take home. A ladder to reach the high branches. Local farms have areas for picking. Brooks Farm in Mt. Albert has many activities along with apple picking for families. The children really love it.

Teaching children where food grows is an important life lesson too.

Farms offer opportunities to see animals and understand the methods of old times and modern living. Like the century old fence made with boards.
Apples are a good source of nutrients. You know the old saying- An apple a day keeps the doctor away! It may be true but apples just taste good eaten fresh or make into pies or apple crisp. Fall desserts with apples are tasty! So go eat an apple!