Even though the 2019 apple season is behind us and the trees are taking a rest for a few months, the fruit explorers in Maine are still hard at it identifying apples that they collected (or were sent to them) during the fall. If you are feeling a bit of cabin fever and need an excuse to get out of the house, come hear John Bunker talk about his adventures tracking down old apples in Maine on January 9 in Newcastle. John will read from his new book, Apples and the Art of Detection. He will also have copies of the book for sale. The talk which is sponsored by The Old Bristol Garden Club is a free event open to the public. It will take place at 1:30 at the 2nd Congregational Church which is the red brick building on Business Rte 1. There is ample parking in the rear of the church. The talk will be in the downstairs meeting room that can be accessed by either door on the basement side facing south.