Gallery of Fruit and Nut Fun

Here’s a look at the heart of our community.

From grafting workshops and orchard walks to nut-cracking days, harvest celebrations, and shared meals, these photos capture the people and projects that make fruit and nut growing in Michigan so special. Whether we’re planting new trees, tending old favorites, or learning together, every event reflects the curiosity, generosity, and hands‑on spirit of MNFGA.

Persimmons from the orchard of one of our members
Persimmons from a member’s orchard
Black vs Carpathian walnuts show the rough exterior of black walnut shells
Black Walnuts on the right, Carpathian Walnuts on the left
Paw Paws sliced open to reveal the custardy interior and the large black seeds
Paw Paws, native to Michigan, with a custardy texture
Persimmons hanging on the limb. They must be perfectly ripe or they will be extremely astringent. They do not ship well and have a short shelf life. Best to have your own trees.
Persimmons must be absolutely ripe to pick. They are sweet and delicious
Harvesting ripe chestnuts with the burr still attached is a gloved hand harvest.
Harvesting ripe chestnuts with the burr still attached is a gloved hand harvest.
Hicans are a cross between a hickory and a pecan. They grow in Michigan.
Hicans are a cross between a hickory and a pecan. They grow in Michigan.
Harvesting a crop is not for the faint of heart, ladders are often involved. cropped img 0893 e1382056761503
Harvesting a crop is not for the faint of heart; ladders are often involved.
Touring member orchards in rain or shine img 0385 e1381671586217
Touring member orchards in rain or shine
Chestnuts are a native species to Michigan and it's always who gets them first; us or the squirrels.
Chestnuts are a native species to Michigan, and it’s always who gets them first: the squirrels or us.

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