Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.7.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Martin's Hillside Orchard Explore the Orchard ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://hillside-orchard.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Our 2026 Season Begins Sept 5th](https://hillside-orchard.com/the-2026-season/) - We plan to have plenty of apples, pumpkins, flowers and outdoor fun this fall. We will update this page as the season nears The season will run Sept 5th thru the end of October We look forward to a fantastic orchard season Keep us in mind for tours for your group this fall. Please call - [Upick Fun](https://hillside-orchard.com/2023-season/) - On tap for picking this weekend: Apples - Pink Lady and Evercrisp Pumpkins - all sizes Flowers - Yay! Yes, we still have beautiful flowers available. There were threats of frost this week but our flowers escaped the threat of a freeze. Lots of zinnias and cosmos for you to choose from Cider - lots - [Quick Apple Turnovers](https://hillside-orchard.com/quick-apple-turnovers/) - Only four ingredients - what could be better? https://momsdish.com/recipe/536/quick-apple-pies We were a little unclear on the instructions as to how many tarts per pastry sheet, but decided to cut each sheet into four squares which yielded eight tarts overall. We then had a competition to see who could seal their tarts the best - to - [Orchard Tours](https://hillside-orchard.com/orchard-tours/) - Call to schedule a Tour today! Tours are a popular choice for public and home school groups, girl and boy scout troops, day cares, and church groups. Great fun for birthday parties as well. Email us at orchard164@gmail.com to schedule a tour for your crew Reservations accepted for tours in the September - October timeframe Overview: - [Apple Hand Pie](https://hillside-orchard.com/apple-hand-pie/) - Love this video tutorial that walks you through how to make hand pies. Just follow this step-by-step and you will have the most adorable and flavorful apple hand pies ever. Crimping is a cinch! Ingredients: Store-bought pie crust - you can make your own, but we took the shortcut Butter - a bit of bacon fat* is an - [Butterfly Zen](https://hillside-orchard.com/butterfly-zen/) - Even the cricket sounds pretty chill - [Where Memories Are Made](https://hillside-orchard.com/hillside-orchard-is-the-perfect-afternoon-getaway/) - At Martin’s Hillside Orchard you get to experience what it's like to pick fruit right from the tree. We've got lots of kid-friendly outdoor activities to boot. Join us this fall and pick-your-own apples. Pumpkins and u-pick flowers too. We are a family-owned orchard near Ceresco, Nebraska that opens every fall to invite folks in to - [Thank you](https://hillside-orchard.com/2021-spring-update/) - It has been a very unusual season this year but we appreciate all your support Wishing you and your crew the best of the holidays and look forward to seeing you in fall 2023. Fruit info:Honored to be named by The Pioneer Woman as one - [Apple Crumble](https://hillside-orchard.com/apple-crumble/) - All it takes is some apples and a few pantry ingredients and you can whip up this bit of tastiness in no time. Recipe courtesy P. Allen Smith. We can't decide whether it makes a better dessert or a sweet breakfast item. So, we've just decided to go with both! Start your day with this - [Apple Fritters](https://hillside-orchard.com/apple-fritters/) - Look at this fried scrumptiousness! Another recipe from The Pioneer Woman. Yes, a theme here, but we are finding that she puts together recipes that no only taste great but are easy. Simple + Yummy = Awesome! You don't need special equipment but I used a cookie scoop/ice cream scoop like she suggested and agree - [The Pumpkin Haus Rules!](https://hillside-orchard.com/the-pumpkin-haus-rules/) - How did this bit of silliness come about? The inspiration: Simple. P Allen Smith's Pumpkin House It's awesome. We tried to find the frame he used but it had been discontinued :( No worries, we are Nebraska Strong! In the midst of the coldest winter in quite some time (last February) Barb suggested: "Why don't we use the gazebo - [Candied Apples](https://hillside-orchard.com/candied-apples/) - Straight from our favorite food personality, The Pioneer Woman herself, comes another tasty apple offering - candied apples. These things are simply stunning. Tasty as well as evidenced by Alex making multiple references to them: "Boy, those candy apples you made last week were really good." Guess we might have to prep another batch for - [Apple Dumplings](https://hillside-orchard.com/apple-dumplings-2/) - With premade biscuit dough as a timesaver, this recipe couldn't be easier. You have the rest - apples from the orchard and a few kitchen staples. Yummy, buttery vanilla-ey! One important tip: Continue baking the dumplings until the apples are soft, i.e., you are able to insert a toothpick and don't meet resistance. If the dumplings - [Easy Apple Tart](https://hillside-orchard.com/easy-apple-tart/) - This tart is beyond simple to make but it looks very sophisticated and it tastes divine. I seriously can't believe I just made this! No, really, I keep looking in the fridge to make sure it is still there and I didn't imagine it. What is going on? Yes, that's the theme of this season's - [Apple Dumplings](https://hillside-orchard.com/apple-dumplings/) - Better than candy? I popped these in the oven right before the trick-or-treating started last Halloween. Part way through candy distro, a "ninja turtle" exclaimed "Wow – Are you making apple pie?" Well, sort of, I said, impressed that the baking aroma registered amid all the candy mania. Figured we must have been on to something good. Find the complete - [Raspberry Shrub](https://hillside-orchard.com/raspberry-shrub/) - Want a cool refreshing drink that is perfect for a hot day? Start with a raspberry shrub (a mix of berries, sugar and vinegar) add ice and sparkling water. Kick it up a notch with your favorite liqueur if you like Below are some photos of the shrub-making process. Super easy, just need to - [2019 Season](https://hillside-orchard.com/2019-season/) - Thanks for joining us at the orchard this fall. Kudos to the kiddos from Raymond Central's kindergarten class for this amazing collage. Art comes from the heart and the most experienced artists know they are lucky if they can capture the spontaneity of this kind of artwork The trees are getting ready for a long winter's - [It's the last weekend of the season](https://hillside-orchard.com/2020-season/) - This weekend, 10/17-18 will be our last of the season Thank you to everyone who visited the orchard this fall. We really appreciate your support! Looking for a great photo op? Grab a pic next to this giant - Meet Big Andy! He weighs in at over 800 lbs. Grab a cup of our killer - [Pumpkin Cream Pie](https://hillside-orchard.com/pumpkin-cream-pie/) - We decided to try out another "Pioneer Woman" recipe. You can pretty much rely on her to deliver something scrumptious and fairly buttery ;) And, this recipe does not disappoint. Unintended Short-cut: We could only find instant pudding in the little country store in our town, so we went with that. On the upside, that - [Pumpkin Sheet Cake](https://hillside-orchard.com/pumpkin-sheet-cake/) - This scrumptious offering is from the Food Network's "Pioneer Woman". The cake is super moist and the cream cheese frosting is divine. The finished product is almost candy-like. If you are looking for something that comes together quickly but still tastes fantastic, you should give this a try! FYI - The sheet pan Ree references - [Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls](https://hillside-orchard.com/pumpkin-cinnamon-rolls/) - Can you say "homemade dough"? Yes, that's what we are talking about. Not something to do every day but if you have some extra time, say on a rainy weekend, it is worth a go. Making this recipe required several trips to the store due to lack of planning on the part of said "test kitchen". - [Pumpkin Tiramisu](https://hillside-orchard.com/pumpkin-tiramisu/) - Okay, we didn't sacrifice a pumpkin from the patch to make this dessert, although we COULD have. Yes, went with canned pumpkin from the store. Somewhat embarrassed but sometimes one has to go with what is easy. Can't find mascarpone cheese at your grocery? Neither could we. But, we found good substitute using cream cheease, butter and whipping - [Butterflies Galore!](https://hillside-orchard.com/butterflies-galore/) - The butterfly garden is in full swing these days with plants as high (tall) as an elephant's eye. Plenty of butterflies around, including monarchs on sunny, warm days as they fuel up for their migration south for the winter. We finally got around to adding signs out in the garden to identify some of the more unusual plants - [Meet Wally!](https://hillside-orchard.com/meet-wally/) - Wally is a 3-month old, Atlantic Giant pumpkin raised in Ewing, Nebraska by family members of our very own Sheila Ziems, Tamra and Larry Ziems, in preparation for a pumpkin competition in Rapid City. At one point, Wally was gaining 23 lbs/day! How do you move a one thousand lb pumpkin? With a John Deere, of course! For more - [Apple Crumb Cheesecake Pie](https://hillside-orchard.com/apple-crumb-cheesecake-pie/) - We couldn't go through the season without doing a bit of cheesecake. This recipe has you make the cheese cake layer in advance and then chill for 4 hours. We got a bit antsy and didn't chill it for quite that long so when we added our apple pie filling it sort of sunk into the - [Apple Cider Biscotti](https://hillside-orchard.com/apple-cider-biscotti/) - What a great way to start the morning! With a cup of coffee/latte. Dunking is definitely called for. As well, a good way to round out the day with a bit of milk for late evening snack You can't go wrong with apple cider as your base Here is the recipe We'd recommend using only the - [Apple Dumplings with Caramel Sauce](https://hillside-orchard.com/apple-dumplings-with-sauce/) - How to make one of those sweet, juicy fall apples taste even better? Wrap it in dough and bake in buttery caramel sauce. Serve hot with vanilla ice cream. The recipe outlines how you can make your own dough, but pre-made dough works just fine. Sorry for melty photo. Phone was running out of storage - [William Tell's Never-Miss Apple Cake](https://hillside-orchard.com/william-tells-never-miss-apple-cake/) - This recipe is a bit of work, but totally worth it. Got to say, there is something so satisfying about flipping that bundt pan and having your cake come out perfectly intact. The pecans would have been tasty but we decided to forego them this time as we were making this recipe for a family gathering - [Big Apple Pancake](https://hillside-orchard.com/big-apple-pancake/) - This is a great brunch item. So fun to make. Recipe comes from Epicurious You'll want to include something tart to offset the sweet, custardy goodness of the pancake. A few options - sprinkle fresh-picked raspberries on top, go with a tart apple to begin with, or add a bit of lemon juice to the pancake. - [Pumpkin Love](https://hillside-orchard.com/pumpkin-love/) - Pumpkin Love - We kind of have a thing for pumpkins. We love poring over seed catalogs in the off-season and checking out new varieties. We carefully map out the patch each year, it's always different because we are always trying something new. And, we have so many varieties, we end up planting them by hand. One year - [Last Weekend of the Season - 10/27-10/28](https://hillside-orchard.com/applefest-all-october/) - Join us for the final weekend of this year's harvest. We will be picking our late season applies - Pink Lady and Fuji. Pre-picked apples and apple butter available in the Apple Barn. Cider too - We also plan to make our last batch of cider this week so should have plenty on hand - [Cinnamon Apple Pie Bread](https://hillside-orchard.com/cinnamon-apple-pie-bread/) - "Forget the pie crust and get all the flavors of fall in a quick and easy cinnamon apple pie bread with brown sugar and cinnamon topping that’s as sweet as apple pie" Things we'd recommend for when we make this a third time* # of Apples - Recipe calls for 1 Granny Smith apple. We used - [2018 Season](https://hillside-orchard.com/2018-season-begins-weekend-of-august-25-26/) - We'll be open Aug 25 through the end of October. We won the game of Dodge Ball with the hail and the apples are beautiful. Check the fall u-pick timeline to find out when your favorite apple varieties are ripe for picking. We can't wait to see you at the orchard! Pesky bugs - We seen - [Caramel-Apple Brownie Cheesecake](https://hillside-orchard.com/caramel-apple-brownie-cheesecake/) - (Quite a mouthful that name. Recipes calls for Grannys but we used Jonathans. Any good baking apple will do. Find the complete recipe at Southern Living Trials and tribulations of an occasional baker (one of the orchard kids) -- So, I decided that I needed to make this decadent dessert because my father, you know - [Mini Apple Pies](https://hillside-orchard.com/mini-apple-pies/) - Fun concept - use a muffin tin as the form. Oops - I overbaked my crust a bit but still think these turned out cute. And, whether crust is a bit too done or not, they still taste great. Mine aren't exactly mini muffins as I didn't have standard size muffin tin, but rather a - [Cinnamon Apple Pull-Apart Bread](https://hillside-orchard.com/cinnamon-apple-pull-apart-bread/) - What a sweet little recipe ;) We used defrosted frozen bread dough as a shortcut, but still feel very accomplished with our baking. Seems almost magical that it rises like it's supposed to and everything :) Hard to beat the smell of baking bread in the house. Make an extra loaf to share with friends - [Raspberry Lemon - Recipe of the Week](https://hillside-orchard.com/raspberry-lemon-recipe-of-the-week/) - Baked Raspberry Lemon French Toast - a swing and a hit! Swapped raspberries for blueberries in one of our favorite brunch recipes and it's a winner! Raspberry Lemon Muffins - swing and a miss! We had such high hopes, but these just needed more sugar, more something. We aren't sure what. But, back to the winning French - [Apple Cobbler](https://hillside-orchard.com/apple-cobbler/) - Mee-o-mi Who would have thought that our favorite peach cobbler recipe would work equally well for apples? Well, know that we think about it - why wouldn't it? Just peel and slice apples thinly and use those instead of the peaches. Wonderful! Love that crust it forms on the top. Reminds us of crust that - [Coleslaw with Apples](https://hillside-orchard.com/coleslaw-with-apples/) - Use a chopped apple to liven up coleslaw. The crunch of the slaw provides nice balance for the heavier tailgate fare such as barbecue and brats. Be sure to use a red apple and you can call it Husker slaw ;) No fuss no muss – Purchase one of those prebagged coleslaw mixes and add chopped apple. - [2017 Season Now Over](https://hillside-orchard.com/2017-season-now-over/) - Yes, the orchard is officially CLOSED for the season. While we aren't keeping regular business hours past 11/5, we do still have frozen cider and pre-picked apples available. Just call ahead to schedule a pickup time. THANKS - Thank you to everyone who joined us in the orchard this fall. We had a great time reconnecting - [Raspberry Tea](https://hillside-orchard.com/raspberry-tea/) - What a refreshing drink! We used raspberries frozen from last year. Forgot that when berries are frozen they tend to compress a bit so probably ended up using more berries/juice than recipe called for. But, what a lovely color. Not quite Husker Red, but close. We figure this recipe might be a good option if - [Edith's More-Please Raspberry Pie](https://hillside-orchard.com/ediths-more-please-raspberry-pie/) - You'll need about 1 quart (4 cups) of raspberries for this pie. Recipe adapted from the French Strawberry Glace Pie in the Betty Crocker Picture Cook Book from the late 1950s. Crust 1 1/2 cups Graham cracker crumbs 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/3 to 1/2 cup margarine 4 oz cream cheese Filling 1 quart raspberries - [2016 Season Now Over](https://hillside-orchard.com/ripe-and-ready/) - Yes, the orchard is officially CLOSED for the season. Thank you to everyone who joined us in the orchard this fall. We had a great time reconnecting with old friends and making new ones too. We wish you all a joyous holiday season. And, we look forward to seeing you in 2018. - [2017 Orchard Season](https://hillside-orchard.com/2017-orchard-season/) - Opening Weekend is 8/26-27 featuring peaches, gala apples, and raspberries. Pardon our dents - Mother Nature treated us to a lovely hail storm the end of June. So, you'll find a fair number of apples decorated with hail marks. But, hail marks or not, they still taste great and we hope you give even the "decorated" - [Last Weekend of the Season! - November 4 & 5](https://hillside-orchard.com/welcome-fall/) - Come on out and pick the last apples of the season. The Pink Lady Apple - We are proud to share our first crop of of Pink Lady apples EVER! Developed in Australia, they are crunchy with a great sweet/tart balance. Great for eating and one of the top baking apples according to Bonappetit. Note - For those who didn't - [Apple-Cream Cheese Bundt Cake](https://hillside-orchard.com/apple-cream-cheese-bundt-cake/) - This recipe makes a lot of cake. Share with a neighbor and help them enjoy the taste of fall. The recipe calls for Gala apples but we found Melrose, Pink Lady, and Jonathans are a great choices as well. The little bit of tartness they lend provides a nice balance to the sweet praline frosting. And, lest - [Roasted Butternut Squash Hummus](https://hillside-orchard.com/roasted-butternut-squash-hummus/) - For someone who never liked squash growing up, I've got to say I like everything about this recipe from Trisha's Southern Kitchen on Food Network. The roasted squash was so tasty that it was hard to stop snacking. And, the roasted squash seeds are super easy and super flavorful. I'd like to have a cup - [Apple Pie Muffins](https://hillside-orchard.com/apple-pie-muffins/) - This recipe makes 12 regular-sized muffins. I had one of those tins that makes the extra large variety, which turned into 6 super-duper sized muffins. Worked well. Just had to bake them 10-15 minutes longer than the regular-size muffins. Pretty tasty. Enjoy at breakfast with yogurt OR - Drizzle with store bought caramel sauce for yummy dessert. - [All-Day Apple Butter](https://hillside-orchard.com/all-day-apple-butter/) - Take a step back and savor fall. This recipe will fill your home with apple-ful fragrance. Toss it together on Saturday morn, let the crockpot do the work. Run errands, watch football, take a catnap – stir once in a while, whisk at the end, and you are done So cute in a little jar with a - [Keep Those Apples Happy](https://hillside-orchard.com/keep-those-apples-happy/) - You spend all that time picking the perfect apple, your favorite variety, etc, you want them to keep for awhile, right? Here's the secret: Simply store your apples in your refrigerator in those plastic picking bags with a damp paper towel. Without that damp paper towel, the fridge will just dry them out. Follow these steps and if the apples are - [Apple Blonde Brownies?](https://hillside-orchard.com/apple-blonde-brownies/) - The official recipe calls these apple squares, but they totally taste like blonde brownies with an apple/cinnamon twist And, to note, this photo does not even begin to do them justice. So please forgive the photo, but you'll want to make these. They will not last long, but I think that might be a compliment to - [Pumpkin Votives](https://hillside-orchard.com/pumpkin-votives/) - Not something to dine on - but these cute votives could certainly upgrade a table setting. Yes, that's the connection - Orchard to table How-tos: These little gourds are a bit tough to try to carve by hand so we used our trusty cordless drill with a 1 1/2" paddle bit to do the messy - [Raspberry Squares](https://hillside-orchard.com/raspberry-squares/) - (Adapted from Cook’s Illustrated) Makes 25 squares. Note: Lining the pan with foil makes removal of the squares easy. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour 1 1/4 cups quick-cooking oats 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup light brown sugar 1 T large crystal sugar (optional) 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans - [Raspberries, Brie, and Puff Pastry](https://hillside-orchard.com/raspberries-brie-and-puff-pastry/) - Great appetizer/dessert. Serve with your favorite artisan bread, e.g. ciabatta, french. Ingredients: 1 sheet Puff Pastry, half of 17 oz. package, thawed 1 - small wheel Brie, about 6-inches in diameter, rind removed 1/2 pint fresh raspberries 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup chopped pecans Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees 1. Toast pecans in - [Apple Cider Donuts](https://hillside-orchard.com/apple-cider-donuts/) - Donuts and cider = a perfect combination Who knew there was such a thing as a donut pan you could use to bake donuts? Not me. But we were inspired to track one down (Target, Walmart, etc.) when we saw this recipe. Just had to try it. Pretty amazing. We see more donuts in our - [Apple Crostata (open-faced apple pie)](https://hillside-orchard.com/apple-crostata-open-faced-apple-pie/) - All the great taste of a pie and very easy to assemble. We love Ina Garten's recipe from Foodnetwork.com. We've made this in the fall at the height of apple season and then in March with the apples we'd saved up from the harvest. Delicious every time! What we learned after having made a few of - [Ginger Pickled Peaches](https://hillside-orchard.com/814-2/) - A Savory Twist - Ginger Pickled Peaches - Oh me, oh my! If you are a vinegar fan, you will loooove these. Simple and super flavorful. Followed the recipe called out in Food in Jars although didn't bother to process them in water bath. Just popped the peaches in a canning jar with the hot - [Rustic Peach Desserts](https://hillside-orchard.com/rustic-peach-desserts/) - Whether labeled a tart or a crostata or something else, these open-faced pie recipes are tasty. The rustic nature of these desserts keeps the whole baking process from being intimidating. Looks messy? It is supposed to!! Go with thin slices of peaches and you can skip peeling them entirely. Love how that egg wash finishes the crust. - [Keeping it simple](https://hillside-orchard.com/keeping-it-simple/) - Peaches and cinnamon ice cream Don't have any cinnamon ice cream handy? No problem. If you have vanilla ice cream in your freezer and ground cinnamon in your spice rack, you are in business. Just thaw the ice cream a bit, mix in the ground cinnamon, refreeze, and then serve. Click here for complete instructions We - [Butternut Squash Soup](https://hillside-orchard.com/test-kitchen-post/) - Butternut Squash Soup Cool temps have us thinking of warm comfort foods. It's soup weather, everyone! We can definitely recommend the following (kid-tested and mom-approved): 1. With Cream - Roasted Butternut Squash Soup - we skipped the curry as a courtesy to the kids but think it would add a nice heat element; good with - [Squash Mac and Cheese](https://hillside-orchard.com/test-kitchen-post-2/) - Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese Cool fall weather has us thinking comfort food - soups, stews, risotto, etc. This recipe caught our eye and it really satisfies. One medium squash can make this recipes four times over. Below is breakdown of the types of cheese we used, but you can mix and match to include ## Pages - [Flowers](https://hillside-orchard.com/pick-your-own-flowers/) - Come on out this fall for a bit of flower zen Pick your own bouquet Fill a vase with fresh cut blooms from our plantings - and take some colorful plant smiles home with you. How it works Pay for your u-pick flowers in advance either when your check-in or at the Apple Barn - - [Apples](https://hillside-orchard.com/u-pick/apples/) - Pick your own apples Join us this fall for the apple harvest - we'll have Honeycrisp, Gala, Jonagold, Rosalee, Cameo, Jonathan and many more Want to know when you favorites get ripe? Check out our picking timeline Apples Tips What to bring? No supplies needed. We’ll provide picking bags Picking Tip – Apples bruise easily. - [2026 U-Pick Schedule](https://hillside-orchard.com/we-look-forward-to-seeing-everyone-this-fall/) - We look forward to seeing everyone this fall! We open September 5th with Honeycrisp and Gala apples We will post a detailed picking schedule so you know when to expect your favorite apple varieties will be ripe. For now, here is a general overview of when to expect the harvest Apples - Sept 5th thru - [Plan a Visit](https://hillside-orchard.com/plan-a-visit/) - 2026 Orchard Season Open for the season beginning September 5th thru end of Oct. Detailed dates to follow Hours (in season) Open Tuesday-Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm Closed Mondays Except we will be open on Labor Day as well as Columbus Day Cost Entry fee $6/person Kiddos under 2 are free Pick your - [Pumpkins](https://hillside-orchard.com/u-pick/pumpkins/) - Pick your own pumpkins The pumpkin patch typically opens in mid-September. We'll post a more definitive date later in the summer. For those those looking for decorator and giant pumpkins, please plan a visit early in the season so you have the pick of the crop We have pumpkins of all different colors, shapes, and - [Cider](https://hillside-orchard.com/cider/) - Fresh-pressed cider We make our own cider. We use a blend of apple varieties so it isn't just one note. As to timing, we like to make our first batch once the Jonathan apples are ripe - usually mid September What's in our cider? It’s a simple recipe -- Just apples and more apples. - [Fun Things To Do](https://hillside-orchard.com/fun-things-to-do/) - Fun Things to do: Corn box, kid-sized corn maze, high-strikers (test your strength hammers), sand diggers, straw tower, tire mountain, tractor trike track, climbing fort, Rosie photo ops and more . . . including that classic tire swing Weekend Fun Escape to the country with your kiddos A chance to claim their own great pumpkin Scale the - [2025 U-Pick Schedule](https://hillside-orchard.com/u-pick-schedule/) - We look forward to seeing everyone this fall! Here is our picking timeline as of opening weekend. We will update it as needed throughout the season - [U-Pick](https://hillside-orchard.com/u-pick/) - Alex and Barb began began planting their orchard in 1984. Growing apples in the Midwest? No way. Yet, they thought it was worth a shot. And, here we are decades later with an orchard that has brought enjoyment to many. A chance to escape to the country; Enjoy a quiet moment; Take some amazing photos; Have - [Bulk Apple Wood](https://hillside-orchard.com/u-pick/bulk-apple-wood/) - Bulk Apple Wood Apple is a must for BBQs We routinely trim and prune our orchard which leaves us with a supply of apple wood that needs a new home - it's what you need to make your next grill a show stopper Apple wood is available by appointment only. Just call ahead to check - [Peaches](https://hillside-orchard.com/u-pick/peaches/) - Pick your own peaches No U-Pick Peaches in 2025 due to a spring freeze that took out the blossoms :( - [Tips for picking flowers that last longer](https://hillside-orchard.com/tips-for-picking-flowers/) - The cooler part of the day is better. If it is hot and uncomfortable for you, you can bet the flowers are thinking the same thing. Picking them in the heat means they won’t last long. Mornings at the orchard are best IMPORTANT: Fill your vase with water and place stems in the water immediately - [Birthday Parties](https://hillside-orchard.com/birthday-parties/) - What better location for a birthday party? The orchard provides a unique outdoor setting, with lots of room for the kids to run and play Call ahead to schedule your party today! 402-665-2140 How does it work? $25 reserves a table for your group at one of our best picnic spots along with a wagon ride all to yourselves (assuming we - [Raspberries](https://hillside-orchard.com/u-pick/raspberries/) - Pick your own raspberries We no longer have u-pick raspberries. The hail storm in 2022 caused a lot of damage in the patch and the plants never recovered We appreciate all of you who came out and helped us with the raspberry harvest over the years We look at this as an opportunity to free - [Contact](https://hillside-orchard.com/contact-2/) - Contact Us Phone: 402-665-2140 Email: orchard164@gmail.com Address: 2024 Ashland, Rd, Ceresco, NE 68017 Located between, Lincoln and Omaha, we are an easy drive from both locations. Click on the map below for directions - [Orchard Test Kitchen](https://hillside-orchard.com/orchard-test-kitchen/) - Our apologies if you reached this page expecting to find a specific recipe that seems to have disappeared from our site. As you can tell, we've revamped our website and still have some work to do in the recipe area. We do intend to restore the recipe listings that you enjoyed in the past. We also plan - [Butternut Squash Frittata](https://hillside-orchard.com/butternut-squash-frittata/) - We loved the savory of the sausage and the sweetness of the squash. It's a great combination. We actually prepped the squash and sausage the night before, so it was easy to assemble and pop in the oven with the egg mixture for a relaxed Sunday morning. Modifications/comments: Sage pork sausage -- We decided to - [Style Guide](https://hillside-orchard.com/columns/) - Headline 1 Headline 2 Headline 3 Headline 4 Headline 5 Headline 6 Below are examples of column classes that are available in the Genesis Framework style sheet. Two-Columns This is an example of a WordPress post, you could edit this to put information about yourself or your site so readers know where you are coming - [Contact Page](https://hillside-orchard.com/contact/) - [gravityform id=1 name=ContactForm title=false description=false] * This contact form was developed with a third party plugin called Gravity Forms and is not included in the Genesis Framework. 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