July 1st – Approximate Opening Day for Raspberry Picking
September 1st – Approximate Opening Day for U-Pick Apple Picking
Hours will vary please follow our facebook page for up to date picking information and updates on other events at the orchard.
CURRENT PICKING INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE
GREEN BENCH ORCHARD UPDATE ![]()
MONDAY, OCTOBER 21ST 4701 South Ave. West, Missoula![]()
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THE 6 MONTH APPLE & RASPBERRY SEASON IS COMING TO A CLOSE.![]()
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FINAL NUMBERS: ![]()
RASPBERRIES – 600 PINTS (ABOUT HALF THE 2023 CROP)![]()
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APPLES – 310 BUSHELS (COMPARED TO 270 BUSHELS IN 2023)![]()
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WE LOST A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF BOTH RASPBERRIES AND APPLES TO WIND EVENTS DURING THE SUMMER.![]()
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FOOD BANK CONTRIBUTION FOR THE SEASON - $1,600![]()
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WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 23RD WILL BE THE LAST APPLE DAY AT THE FARM STAND![]()
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$10/ PECK BAG, THAT’S ¼ BUSHEL, ABOUT 10-12 POUNDS.![]()
THEY WILL BE GOOD FOR EATING, JUICING, BAKING OR DRYING![]()
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CASH, CHECK OR VENMO - I CAN’T DO CREDIT CARDS![]()
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THANKS FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT THIS SEASON FOR LOCAL FARMS IN THE MISSOULA AREA. HOPE TO SEE YOU NEXT SUMMER !!!! Farmer Fred![]()
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PICTURE BELOW SHOWS A FEW ITEMS LEFT BEHIND BY KIDS RECENTLY. I WILL PUT THEM WITH THE APPLE WAGON AT THE FARM STAND.
Hope to see you enjoying the orchard and the fruit you harvest.
Apple Varieties
Kid-height Apple Trees
Raspberry Varieties
Green Bench Orchard
4701 South Ave W Missoula, Montana
Green Bench Orchard
FREE Apple Tree Pruning Demonstration in Missoula – March 9th 2-4 PM
Because of recent weather conditions, we have been able to get an early start on Spring pruning at Green Bench Orchard in Missoula. In fact, we are almost finished! Farmer Fred had several requests last season to put on a pruning demonstration. Apple Pruning...
