Step into the orchard through Jan’s Orchard Notes. Follow the seasons at Merridale with stories from the farm, insights into traditional cider making, orchard life, harvest, and the people behind every bottle. It’s your behind-the-scenes look at life in the Cowichan Valley.
Summer is winding down. The long, busy days are beginning to slow, the kids [...]
If you came to Merridale this summer, you may have met me. I probably didn’t [...]
There is a moment every year when we start watching the orchard a little more [...]
There is something about this time of year that makes you want to slow down. [...]
There are mornings when I walk through the orchard and nothing seems very different. [...]
One of my favourite parts of owning Merridale in the Cowichan Valley is hearing [...]
If you've visited Merridale in August, you'll know this month has a rhythm all [...]
I think summer might be my favourite season at Merridale. Not because it is [...]
My father Jack was one of the most influential people in my life. He [...]
There’s a certain kind of energy in the world that doesn’t always get named [...]
