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History: York Imperial was discovered as a seedling tree growing on the farm of John Kline in Pennsylvania. Nurseryman Jonathan Jessop, of Springwood Farm in York, Pennsylvania, began propagating the variety in 1820 after witnessing schoolboys digging through the leaves around the base of the tree in spring and retrieving apples there were in great condition despite spending all winter on the ground. In an age without refrigeration, Jessop knew this variety had excellent commercial potential. It was initially named Jonathan's Fine Winter for its excellent storage properties but was later renamed York Imperial after horticulturalist Andrew Jackson Downing called it the 'imperial of keepers,' again referencing its storability and the location of Jessop's farm. It quickly became popular and remains one of few heritage apples that are still commonly grown in the US today. 

Why We Grow It: York Imperial produces a rather lop-sided fruit with yellow skin and red striping. It is crisp and juicy with a lovely sweet, honeyed flavour that is hard to turn down. The fruit is truly all-purpose, also being great for cooking, baking, jelly, juice, drying, and cider and generally storing quite well. While not the fastest growing tree and with a tendency to start producing fruit a little later than other varieties, York Imperial is an exercise in patience that is well worth the wait. 

History: York Imperial was discovered as a seedling tree growing on the farm of John Kline in Pennsylvania. Nurseryman Jonathan Jessop, of Springwood Farm in York, Pennsylvania, began propagating the variety in 1820 after witnessing schoolboys digging through the leaves around the base of the tree in spring and retrieving apples there were in great condition despite spending all winter on the ground. In an age without refrigeration, Jessop knew this variety had excellent commercial potential. It was initially named Jonathan's Fine Winter for its excellent storage properties but was later renamed York Imperial after horticulturalist Andrew Jackson Downing called it the 'imperial of keepers,' again referencing its storability and the location of Jessop's farm. It quickly became popular and remains one of few heritage apples that are still commonly grown in the US today. 

Why We Grow It: York Imperial produces a rather lop-sided fruit with yellow skin and red striping. It is crisp and juicy with a lovely sweet, honeyed flavour that is hard to turn down. The fruit is truly all-purpose, also being great for cooking, baking, jelly, juice, drying, and cider and generally storing quite well. While not the fastest growing tree and with a tendency to start producing fruit a little later than other varieties, York Imperial is an exercise in patience that is well worth the wait. 

Publisher: New Society Publishers
Pub. Date: 2020-02-18
ISBN: 9780865719224
Format: Paperback - 288 pages
Size: 7.5" x 9" (w x h)

Looking for a versatile bag that fits in your purse? Our sturdy totes come in ever-changing fabrics, with only a few made of each fabric, making your bag almost one-of-a-kind! These basic totes are a great reusable bag for grocery shopping and all-purpose use... book bags for students, perfect at the beach, craft projects, or even a diaper bag!

This listing is for the zodiac signs, horoscope tote bag shown in the first few photos.

Features of each bag: 

• all cotton, fully lined, with no exposed seams
• bag body sits about 14.5 inches tall and the base measures 6 x 10.5 inches
• sturdy, cotton webbing handles, measuring over 33 inches long; so that the bag will hang about 15 inches down from your shoulder
• washable, just throw in with your regular laundry 🫧
• a nice, thick elastic closure to secure the bag when using our tuck, fold ‘n’ roll method for storing the bag (see video)
• a great compact bag for your purse 👜
• a practical and eco-friendly gift idea, too! 🎁

So many ways you can use these tote bags. I keep a stash in our vehicle for reusable shopping bags to take to market to carry all that lovely fresh produce. In our area of Ontario, grocery stores have started to charge a small fee for bags. It is very common to bring our own bags to the store. These will last years with normal use and care.

A great gift for the woman who has everything. 🌞