Lindsay crudele is a james beard award-winning writer based in Boston.

Boston Globe: Where the apple nerds go apple picking in New England

Boston Globe: Where the apple nerds go apple picking in New England

Where the apple nerds go apple picking in New England

Whether you want to sample really old — or really new — varieties, take a tractor ride to an orchard, or just load up on cider doughnuts, here’s our curated guide to this season’s best picking.

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Boston Globe: How do you measure value of a garden? The emotional heft of selling a labor of love.

Boston Globe: How do you measure value of a garden? The emotional heft of selling a labor of love.

Boston Globe: New England Botanic Garden’s historic apple orchard at Tower Hill is a pomologist’s paradise

Boston Globe: New England Botanic Garden’s historic apple orchard at Tower Hill is a pomologist’s paradise