Growing apples is a serious business. Just ask Shane Ardiel, who runs Apple Springs Orchards in Clarksburg, Ontario, with his son Kyle and wife Gail. Whether they’re battling a lack of rain or an attack of the woolly apple aphid, a lot of tough decision-making and hard work goes into growing the great apples we enjoy every day. In part one, we go deep into the orchards to find out what expert growers like the Ardiels look for in a good apple, how they keep their crop healthy and safe to eat, and why apple farming is a labour of love for the family.
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EPISODE 5
The Ardiels: Part One
The life of an apple-farming family is filled with tough choices and hard work. And the Ardiels wouldn’t have it any other way.
The Ardiels
Like father, like mother, like son. Kyle Ardiel and his parents, Shane and Gail, are passionate about growing delicious apples. Learn more about this tireless trio with our quickfire Q&A.
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