Apple Picking in Glastonbury for Johnny Appleseed Day

In children’s books, Johnny Appleseed is often portrayed as a fun, historical fellow who wears a cooking pot on his head and disperses apple seeds wherever he travels. Johnny Appleseed Day, celebrated on Sept. 25 each year, celebrates his birth, life, and generosity.

John Chapman, aka Johnny Appleseed, was a Massachusetts-born philosopher and philanthropist who, beginning in 1802, wandered through northern and Midwestern states planting apple nurseries. His trees fed many settlers, and he was loved wherever he went.  

Now the apple doesn’t fall far from the holiday. Fall brings forth a time for harvest, and apple picking is a fun fall activity that family and friends can do together. 

In Glastonbury, there are several local farms where residents can go apple picking:

• Irish Bend Farm
• Scagllia Fruit Farm
• Scott's Orchard and Nursery
• Belltown Orchards
• Berruti's Harvest House
• Dondero Orchards
• Rose's Berry Farm

Glastonbury Patch recently published a great guide to apple picking locations throughout the state.

Local farmers markets are also sure to sell apples, along with other homegrown and organic fall fruits and vegetables.

The Glastonbury Chamber of Commerce is also hosting the 38th Annual Apple Harvest Festival on Oct. 13 and 14, where they will sponsor an apple pie bake off.

There are lots of legends and fun tales about the life of Johnny Appleseed, so you can celebrate in many ways. If tossing seeds around a la Johnny isn’t up your alley, and it’s not a good day for apple picking, the next best thing is curling up with a nice glass of homemade apple cider.

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