The Rhode Island Greening is a largish, bright green apple known for its sprightly, tart flavor and excellent cooking qualities. One of America’s oldest heirloom varieties, it originated in Rhode Island in the 1700s, where the original tree was discovered behind a tavern owned by a Mr. Green. The apple became so popular that the tree nearly perished from overharvesting of cuttings by eager growers looking to graft their own. With its firm texture and lively, lemony tang, the Rhode Island Greening is a baker’s favorite—holding its shape beautifully in pies and crisps while delivering that classic, old-fashioned apple flavor.
Hurd OrchardsHurd Orchards
Holley, NY
Hurd Orchards is a family-owned fruit and flower farm and canning company located in the fertile lake plains of Western New York, nestled between the Erie Canal and the shores of Lake Ontario. For nearly two centuries, the Hurd family has cultivated this land, building a legacy rooted in stewardship, community, and a deep reverence for the natural world.
At the heart of Hurd Orchards is a love of fruit growing and a commitment to honoring the region’s agricultural heritage. The farm specializes in carefully tended, tree-ripened fruits grown on their own land, which are then preserved using time-honored methods and generations-old recipes. Each jar of jam or preserve reflects a philosophy of craftsmanship, seasonality, and extraordinary quality.
Beyond the orchard rows, Hurd Orchards is dedicated to preserving the beauty and productivity of its fields, forests, and meadows through sustainable practices and thoughtful land stewardship. Every aspect of the farm—from the fruits they grow to the landscapes they care for—embodies a vision of rural life that is rich in history, beauty, and purpose.