By Ann McCreary
After last year’s miserable apple crop — described by longtime grower Dave Schulz as the “worst ever” — this year’s harvest is a welcome change. Statewide, the apple harvest is predicted to be a record. Here in the Methow Valley, growers had to cope with challenges that included wildfire-caused power outages that …
Orchards
Spring freeze takes huge bite out of local apple crops
By Ann McCreary
At a time when Methow Valley apple and pear growers should be reaping the rewards of their labor, most are regrouping and hoping for a better crop next season.
