Charles Marion and his wife Evelyn Lee own and operate Lee’s Orchard, an 11,000-tree orchard in Casey County.
Lee examines a load of Ida Reds as they are washed and sorted on his apple grading machine. Small and inferiors apples are rejected and made into cider.Cows graze in a field near Liberty Kentucky.Charles Marion and his wife Evelyn Lee own and operate Lee’s Orchard, an 11,000-tree orchard in Casey County.
After a long day that starts around 7:00 am, Lee and his wife usually end up relaxing in their living room. Lee’s easy chair is his favorite spot.Charles Marion and his wife Evelyn Lee own and operate Lee’s Orchard, an 11,000-tree orchard in Casey County.
Lee demonstrates how to peel an apple properly. In this case, he cuts a spiral pattern on a winesap – Lee’s favorite kind of apple.Charles Marion and his wife Evelyn Lee own and operate Lee’s Orchard, an 11,000-tree orchard in Casey County.
Trees require constant care and Lee personally supervises all phases of spraying, harvesting and pruning.Charles Marion and his wife Evelyn Lee own and operate Lee’s Orchard, an 11,000-tree orchard in Casey County.
Lee poses in his barn with a large crate of yellow delicious.Charles Marion, 61, and his wife Evelyn Lee own and operate Lee’s Orchard, an 11,000-tree orchard in Casey County.
Lee waves to a neighbor while in front of his orchard.
