Today in the orchard
In August John’s Ice Cream in Liberty purchased a few flats of two of our favorite plums: Purple Heart and Black Ice. (see Orchard Reports from August 23 and August 25, 2025) Both are juicy, delicious and deep-red-fleshed. Louis Pontillo, who took over the business from John Ascrizzi, just released a non-dairy Plum Sorbet from the plums. Today we got to try it. Our conclusion: excellent! Better hustle down to John’s and get a quart for yourself before it’s all gone.