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Encyclopedia > Apple picking

Apple picking is a recreational activity which occurs during harvest time in areas with apple farms. Apple orchards may be opened to the public, allowing consumers to pick their own apples, or purchase pre-picked apples.[1][2] “Fun” redirects here. ... Look up Harvest in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Binomial name Borkh. ... A community apple orchard originally planted for productive use during the 1920s, in Westcliff on Sea (Essex, England) An orchard is an intentional planting of trees or shrubs maintained for food production. ...


Although this is ultimately a method of purchasing apples, it is often a social activity as well. Apple orchards catering to a family outing will provide additional activities beyond the picking of apples. Many have petting zoos, restaurants, and country shops that sell related products such as home-made jams and jellies. A petting zoo (often called, and/or part of, a childrens zoo) features a combination of domestic animals and some wild species that are docile enough to touch and feed. ... Toms Restaurant, a restaurant in New York made familiar by Suzanne Vega and the television sitcom Seinfeld A restaurant is an establishment that serves prepared food and beverages to order, to be consumed on the premises. ...


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