I didn't know there were native apple trees --- I thought Johnny Appleseed planted them all. :-) Thanks, Travis, for the interesting read! I'm glad you are able to carry on what your Dad started. Here in the Ozarks, USDA Zone 6b and 7a, we also live in a transition zone where it is subtropical when the wind blows from the south and temperate when the wind blows from the north. Hope you are feeling well. Happy New Year!
Thank you, Travis, for including me in your amazing apple article! Please make this really simple apple pie that makes a great breakfast, snack and a healthy dessert, too! It's so easy to make- enjoy creating nourishment with a child. I made the pie with my mom, as it is the vegan version of her traditional family recipe.
As a nature nomad, I live in 3 ecosystems, one of which is my hometown, not too far from you, Travis. There's an apple orchard that has been farmed since the 1800's. He sells his apples to the local co-op and at farmer's markets because some of his apples are considered "ugly" by big grocers. His farm cannot provide huge yields of "acceptable and appealing" (pardon the pun) although they are organic and have deep roots in history.
I write about #shoplocal in many of my essays, and appreciate you are incorporating that important message, too. Great job, Travis, and thanks for supporting Wildlands!
So crazy that you made such a wonderful and thorough post about apples. Timing is everything in life. ;)
The book by Michael Pollan I recommended a couple of days ago "the Botany of Desire", starts with this premise. A few select plants have created something so valuable to humans, we have spread them throughout the world. In essence, they have used us, as opposed to us using them. Apple is one of his four examples. There are over 15,000 apple varieties on this rock.
Young man, you're amazing and that is an amazingly informative article. Thank you so so much!!!
Thanks Hudson! I appreciate your thoughts on the topic.
One of my biggest "YouTube mentors" (if you can call it that) is Skillcult, and I was inspired by his story behind naming his first apple 'BITE ME!' in reference to Michael Pollan's book "the Botany of Desire"
The book definitely brought a lot of valuable information to the table most certainly however, regarding the commonly cited idea that you need to plant thousands of apple seeds to find a good variety, l've actually seen this claim debunked by a number of people in the field.
The general consensus seems to be that this isn't necessarily true. While it's true that most apple seeds don't result in commercially viable varieties, it's definitely possible to find good, unique apples suited to the home gardener-with a simple seed from desirable parents.
I think the myth persists because people often focus on the most extreme examples, but in practice, the process of seed-saving and finding desirable traits can be a bit more nuanced.
You see what you're looking at. A rare and valuable skill. How is there a "wrong" Apple? Whoever use that particular verbiage doesn't know how to make cider! 😜
I understand all of that. If we were up to me though, I would get serious about the food pyramid and the labeling of food groups. I think a double crust apple pie should be one of the essential constituents...🤣😂🤣🤷♂️
An excellent read, very educational! Gorgeous specimens you’ve photographed, even the “ugly” ones. 😋 I’d be delighted to try a few of the recipes, especially the pie and the Israeli couscous & apple salad. 👀
I’m quite fond of the ugly bug bitten fruit. I guess that makes them not so “ugly” to me after all. I guess that’s why they say beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
I think it’s time for us to whip up some new recipes. 👀❤️
I didn't know there were native apple trees --- I thought Johnny Appleseed planted them all. :-) Thanks, Travis, for the interesting read! I'm glad you are able to carry on what your Dad started. Here in the Ozarks, USDA Zone 6b and 7a, we also live in a transition zone where it is subtropical when the wind blows from the south and temperate when the wind blows from the north. Hope you are feeling well. Happy New Year!
I appreciate the well wishes. Happy New Year to you as well. 🎉🙏🏼
Great article, Travis! Apples are an iconic food with a powerful world history. I’ll be looking into Robin’s vegan recipe as well.
Thank you, Travis, for including me in your amazing apple article! Please make this really simple apple pie that makes a great breakfast, snack and a healthy dessert, too! It's so easy to make- enjoy creating nourishment with a child. I made the pie with my mom, as it is the vegan version of her traditional family recipe.
As a nature nomad, I live in 3 ecosystems, one of which is my hometown, not too far from you, Travis. There's an apple orchard that has been farmed since the 1800's. He sells his apples to the local co-op and at farmer's markets because some of his apples are considered "ugly" by big grocers. His farm cannot provide huge yields of "acceptable and appealing" (pardon the pun) although they are organic and have deep roots in history.
I write about #shoplocal in many of my essays, and appreciate you are incorporating that important message, too. Great job, Travis, and thanks for supporting Wildlands!
Thanks for sharing your lovely recipe with us. Looking forward to hearing more about that orchard! ❤️
My pleasure, and Yes, cheers to heritage foods - apples are a super food. I'll get their info to you. Thanks for all you do!
So crazy that you made such a wonderful and thorough post about apples. Timing is everything in life. ;)
The book by Michael Pollan I recommended a couple of days ago "the Botany of Desire", starts with this premise. A few select plants have created something so valuable to humans, we have spread them throughout the world. In essence, they have used us, as opposed to us using them. Apple is one of his four examples. There are over 15,000 apple varieties on this rock.
Young man, you're amazing and that is an amazingly informative article. Thank you so so much!!!
Thanks Hudson! I appreciate your thoughts on the topic.
One of my biggest "YouTube mentors" (if you can call it that) is Skillcult, and I was inspired by his story behind naming his first apple 'BITE ME!' in reference to Michael Pollan's book "the Botany of Desire"
The book definitely brought a lot of valuable information to the table most certainly however, regarding the commonly cited idea that you need to plant thousands of apple seeds to find a good variety, l've actually seen this claim debunked by a number of people in the field.
The general consensus seems to be that this isn't necessarily true. While it's true that most apple seeds don't result in commercially viable varieties, it's definitely possible to find good, unique apples suited to the home gardener-with a simple seed from desirable parents.
I think the myth persists because people often focus on the most extreme examples, but in practice, the process of seed-saving and finding desirable traits can be a bit more nuanced.
Thanks again for engaging with the post—
I'm always excited to have these conversations!
You see what you're looking at. A rare and valuable skill. How is there a "wrong" Apple? Whoever use that particular verbiage doesn't know how to make cider! 😜
That’s the mentality I’m on about Hudson! Apples are so much more than just fresh eating.
I understand all of that. If we were up to me though, I would get serious about the food pyramid and the labeling of food groups. I think a double crust apple pie should be one of the essential constituents...🤣😂🤣🤷♂️
An excellent read, very educational! Gorgeous specimens you’ve photographed, even the “ugly” ones. 😋 I’d be delighted to try a few of the recipes, especially the pie and the Israeli couscous & apple salad. 👀
I’m quite fond of the ugly bug bitten fruit. I guess that makes them not so “ugly” to me after all. I guess that’s why they say beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
I think it’s time for us to whip up some new recipes. 👀❤️