LOCAL NEWS

The Life of a JAZZ Apple Tree.

Week 3   The cool, rainy weather of the past week has slowed bud movement slightly, but we continue to see the spurs expanding. At this time of year, the bud movement shown, is commonly refered to as "cracking." Looking at these simple fruit spurs, it’s incredible to think that each bud will eventually produce five flowers, which if pollinated, will produce five apples.  ....More

JAZZ Apples Grown in Paradise

Kent Griffith and his father Ron are passionate JAZZ Growers.  They live the business as we saw when we were taken through an innovative New Zealand orchard and then treated to a sumptious apple based spread. ....More