Always something to keep me busy...

 Our Harrelson apple had an amazing crop this year.  Unfortunately, the apples were hailed on twice and pretty scarred up.  Luckily, the Zestar also had a great crop, and I was able to use those to freeze apples for pies and crisp.  

The apples had to be picked, because they were harming the tree.  Also, the turkeys were landing in the trees breaking branches as they were trying to get to the apples.  What does one do with two bushels of apples? 

I made hard apple cider and apple cider.  Out of 2 bushels I ended up with 4 gallons of apple juice.  I cut up the apples and boiled them, then used the fruit press to eke out the last of the juice.  The best part was I could do it outside and when I was done, just hose everything off.

My flowers are looking pretty good.  I got this geranium on sale for $2.50.  It is fabulous.  My Grandma used to have red geraniums in the windowsills of her classroom.  I will always remember that.   

I am in shock that the deer haven't munched this bed down to nothing.  They love sedum and usually eat my black-eye-Susan's before they bloom.  All I can think is they aren't eating the flower heads.  I keep spraying them diligently with smelly deer repellent.  

The acorn crop this year is absolutely nuts (pun intended).  The oaks are loaded, and the ground is covered.  I've never seen so many.  

The deer are under this oak every morning.  I'm sure the acorns taste good since the lawn has been fertilized and watered.

It isn't just the deer, the turkeys have also been regular visitors.  It is fun to watch the fawns play with the turkeys.  Once in a while, even a doe will get in on the fun.

I don't have much else to share.  I was pretty busy with all of those apples.  The beekeeper came and thought my hives will end up with over 100 lbs. of honey.  That is tremendous.  

What do you do with your apples?  Did you have any big fall harvest projects this weekend?