Edwin Smith carries on the family tradition at Homestead Orchard. (Photo/Monique R. Hurtado) Homestead Orchard Monique R. Hurtado | Writer September signals the beginning of apple season and like clockwork, Homestead Orchard in Parker ushered in the season on Labor Day weekend.In the 1960’s, Gilbert Smith and his wife, Mabel, wanted to see if they…
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