Experience

The Taste of Autumn

In Lewis County, NY

U-Pick Available!

The Orchard will open to u-pick for the first time this season. Customers can pick apples, stroll through the orchard, take family photos and enjoy the scenery.

U-pick will be open most Saturdays & Sundays from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm.

See Our Seasonal Varieties

Denmark Gardens Apple Orchard was established in 2010 by Patsy & Max Makuch. We took a portion of the family farm, and the orchard is a result of a retirement hobby! We have now planted 745 trees to date.

Applelishous Facts

One half cup of apples is only 42 calories
Apples contain no cholesterol or fat.
Apples are high in fiber, Vitamin A and niacin.
Apples contain iron and other trace minerals and are a fair source of Vitamin C
Apples are ranked No. 1 in antioxidant activity, compared with other fruits.
When you slice an apple, the cut cells of the apple are exposed to oxygen in the air, enzyems called polyphenol oxidase react to this injury and create the browning compounds. This is why apples turn brown when cut!
To prevent browning, dip the apple slices in a bowl of water mixed with lemon juice (2 quarts water / ½ cup lemon juice)

Orchard Rules

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We do request that our visitors follow our picking rules to help retain as many apples on the trees for all pickers to enjoy.

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Please respect the trees: No climbing, no pulling or shaking branches.

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No throwing apples.

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Children must be supervised at all times.

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Many labor intensive hours go into the loving care of our fruit bearing trees. We ask that if you accidentally drop any fruit on the ground to please make every effort to pick that piece of fruit up and place in your picking bag so that no fruit is wasted. If it falls, it’s yours.

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Fruit varieties mature at different times. Pick only in designated areas or where there is a guide or posted signs.

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Please dispose of trash in receptacles.

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Smoking is prohibited.

How to Pick An Apple

Picking an apple form a tree is easy! Roll the apple up and off the branch and give a little twist. Don’t pull straight from the tree! If two apples are joined together at the top, both will come away at the same time. Don’t shake the trees or branches. If the apple you are trying to pick drops, or others on the tree, go ahead and pick them up! They are perfectly fine! But do wash them before you eat them. Once picked – don’t throw apples into the baskets, place them gently. Don’t wash your apples until you are ready to use them, to prevent spoilage. Keeping apples cool after picking increases their shelf life