by Annika Sampson | Aug 5, 2024
Here at Cloud Mountain, we grow more than 150 varieties of certified organic fruit at the base of Sumas Mountain in Everson, WA. One of our team’s favorite early-ripening fruits is the Methley Plum. They’re a wonderful choice for both eating and growing! The Methley’s...
by Annika Sampson | Aug 5, 2024
Nets on our Pond Orchard apple block. This week we’re harvesting, continuing to manage weeds, and keeping an ever-closer eye on apples and pears as they begin to ripen. Last week we were able to deploy netting over most of our apple blocks, and while it’s too late to...
by Annika Sampson | Jul 29, 2024
Red Gravenstein beginning to ripen. This week we’re getting a welcome break from dry weather to start the week. While rain can bring unwanted fungal disease pressure during summer months, it also provides a more even watering for the trees than drip can provide and...
by Annika Sampson | Jul 22, 2024
Methley plums ready for picking. This week we’re feeling grateful for a slight cool off in temperatures as we try to regain our footing with canopy management, summer pruning, and weed management amongst a sea of other field tasks. We’re harvesting plums and finishing...
by Annika Sampson | Jul 15, 2024
Aronia berry beginning to ripen This week we’re continuing Ribes harvest, summer pruning, weeding and troubleshooting dreaded midsummer irrigation pump issues (which will hopefully be followed by ample watering of all orchard zones). Fruit/Bud/Tree Development...
