Edwards Apple Orchard, Poplar Grove

About Edwards Apple Orchard

Edwards Apple Orchard is a fourth-generation family farm in Poplar Grove where visitors pick fresh apples at peak season and purchase apple cider donuts and freshly-pressed cider. The orchard spans one hundred acres and grows over thirty apple varieties from fifty thousand trees, alongside pumpkins, squash, mums, and berries. The farm operates as a seasonal business during autumn months. Edwards Apple Orchard practices environmentally responsible farming methods including Integrated Pest Management for over thirty years. The farm maintains prairie and wetland restoration across eighteen acres to provide habitat for pollinating bees. Natural predators control pests—nesting boxes encourage owls to reduce mice and rabbit damage, while brush piles establish fox dens. Pheromone ties, soap bars, and reflective tape deter insects and deer using non-chemical methods. Drip irrigation conserves water, and tree training reduces disease. A visit suits families seeking an autumn tradition of picking premium fruit directly from the orchard.