WE HAVE A CORE BELIEF, with a winky emphasis on "core," that apples have their marvelous moment in the springtime. Thank the fragrant presence of the apple blossom for the fruit's seasonal presence, and all of the flutterful flowers that give the spring its instant apple association. Still, the crunchy, filling, and nutritious goodie, long purported to hold various medical professionals at bay when consumed with some frequency (according to the oft-repeated saying), is a famous autumn icon. When September dawns, so do the apple-festooned calendars, greeting cards, and crafts, and, in California, the apple-focused adventures. Oak Glen has long been a spot of snacky apple splendor, and when Labor Day Weekend arrives so do the apple-y orchard outings around the scenic area.
SWEET SEPTEMBER... is here, or nearly, and orchard enthusiasts planning a day trip to the foothill community should check out the specific dates, hours, and details offered by the regional orchards and farms around Oak Glen. Casa Solano Orchards — "... a boots-on, hands-dirty, cider-pourin' apple pickin' kind of place" — opens Sept. 5, if you want to get a juicy jump on things; Snowline Orchard & Winery, a spot that is famous for mini cider doughnuts, is another popular u-pick spot (raspberries were looking pretty and pickable in recent days). Keep in mind that several places around the region may observe weekend-only hours for u-pick visitors in the coming months, though restaurants and shops in town may be open more frequently. A tart place to start? The Oak Glen Apple Growers site, where tips, ideas, and apple-y notions are abloom.
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