March 11, 2025

Today in the orchard

John and Amanda Beal, the Ag commissioner, planting trees at the Governor’s house in Augusta, 2019.

Today I paid a visit to the Blaine House in Augusta where I’ve been planting a Maine State Orchard that will eventually be sixteen apple trees—one originating in each of our counties. The eleven trees planted so far look good. This spring I hope to plant three more.  Planting time is just around the corner. In another month or so we’ll be out there digging holes. Get your shovels ready!