Heirloom Apples - crab apples tanoak Coming upon a wet meadow

Coming upon a wet meadow in the dry forests of the Western U

The increased frequency and intesity of wildfires

Apple varieties include: Mutsu

Although California Ground Squirrels (Otospermophilus beecheyi) are often considered pests

Heirloom Apples - crab apples tanoak Coming upon a wet meadowIn agricultural communities all over the world, small scale farmers are keeping the diversity of cultivated fruits and vegetables alive in their fields and orchards. The Pajaro Valley has a rich agricultural history that includes apples. This variety is just one of the many diverse varieties tucked away in unassuming orchards all over the region. Original watercolor on 100% cotton rough finish watercolor paper. Framed in a simple grey barn wood frame