November 11, 2026

Grimes Golden apples growing in a Highland County, Virginia, orchard.

November’s Blue Ridge Mountain Apple Profile: Grimes Golden

The first time I ever tasted a Grimes Golden, the hint of cinnamon that emanated from the crisp, juicy, yellow flesh immediately made me feel that I had just encountered a superior pome.

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Even More Sweet Virginia Breezes

Casually cruising to Claytor Lake in southwest Virginia, I felt like I had come home – back to where it

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