One of my favorite things to do when I am home in August is to go to the Edwards Apple Orchard in Poplar Grove, IL. They don't have a website, so you are just gonna have to get in the car and drive:
Edward's Apple Orchard
7061 Centerville Rd
Poplar Grove, IL 61065-9029
(815) 765-2234
Back in January, 2008, I wondered if anybody would ever get to experience it anymore--a devastating tornado ripped through their grounds wreaking havoc on the farm buildings and their residence but luckily not hurting the orchard. Here is a link to the local paper article. You can check out videos and pictures there too. (Interestingly, there is a link to the 1967 tornado my family went through in the box titled "Historical Report" near the top of the page.)
Edward's Apple Orchard
7061 Centerville Rd
Poplar Grove, IL 61065-9029
(815) 765-2234
Back in January, 2008, I wondered if anybody would ever get to experience it anymore--a devastating tornado ripped through their grounds wreaking havoc on the farm buildings and their residence but luckily not hurting the orchard. Here is a link to the local paper article. You can check out videos and pictures there too. (Interestingly, there is a link to the 1967 tornado my family went through in the box titled "Historical Report" near the top of the page.)
I love this place so much, not because of the apples, the cider or the cider donuts (they come in a very close second place!!!) but because of the shop in the barn! They have a really interesting selection of crafts, foods, clothes, decorations, etc...and every single time I go I find something interesting. A couple years ago I found my paper pumpkins and gourds there...the ones everyone asks me about this time of year when I bring out my Fall decorations.
This year I found another cool thing--a very rustic soapdish that you will just have to come and see at my craft shows. I bought the two they had out and I would have bought more if my pocketbook had allowed. Another neat thing this time was seeing a guy I had talked to at the Dekalb Corn Fest, "Banjo" Jazzy Jeff! He is a cool performing guy who walks around with a small amplifier backpack and plays the coolest bluesy banjo music. He also travels in a cool little oval trailer...and most of you know I love camping, so, I just kinda took to this guy. He would love to play at Disney on the cruises...and I would love to help him be "found" by the Disney Entertainment folks. You can check out his MySpace page if you like to see why I just love this guy:
The diet lost this day...we bought a dozen donuts!
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