Black's Shady Knoll Orchard

06/02/2026

Decisions! Decisions! Working on the library shelves. I think we have them placed where we want them. Now to just make them a permanent fixture. Kati cleaned them, we both decided where we wanted them, and moved them with the help of Brian and Landon, now it’s the guys turn to figure out how to make a more permanent, and Karen took the picture. Teamwork makes the dream work!

05/29/2026

Oh my goodness… it has been way too long since we’ve shared an update! We have been working nonstop on the new building and doing most of the work ourselves, so things have been BUSY around here.

We’ve finished putting up boards in the new sales room and office, and we’ve been painting too! (Pictures coming soon… after we finish cleaning up a little first 😊)

We’ve also started organizing all of our treasures from the school auctions, and yesterday was a huge milestone…the outside concrete was poured! We now have a ramp and front entrance pad, plus a new pad out back by the cider press room window for future tours.

Now comes the big cleanup phase because we’re getting ready to start moving things in… and prepare for our first family event in the new building — JACE’S GRADUATION PARTY! Yes, the youngest Murphy kid has officially graduated high school!

This summer’s big project will be building shelving for all of our beautiful apples, and we cannot wait to keep bringing this dream to life. Thank you all for following along and supporting us through this journey!

04/24/2026

We so enjoyed our time with the Retired teachers. After doing amazing things in the classroom for thousands of kiddos they are still doing some amazing things for our communities and teachers!!! What an honor to share where we have been and where we are headed! Thank you for helping us get our start!!!!

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04/15/2026

Our view from the back of the new building. We are in Blume. This seasons apples are on the way. This is when we pray for no cold snaps.

04/13/2026

Proud bosses here!!! Proud that these are our kids! These are kids that pick and wash your apples and even sort, bag and sell them! They performed roles from the lead role to supporting roles in Mary Poppins at the new KMHS performing arts center. Our kids work hard throughout the year in school, sports, music, theater and 4-H! Very proud of all of them!!

04/10/2026

If you are looking for something to do this weekend. Enjoy "Mary Poppins" on stage WITH FLYING! In the new Kenton Middle/High School Performing Arts Center! Get your tickets online and at the door! Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Park and enter the doors in the back.

It is an honor to sponsor of the Kenton Middle/High School Vocal Music program.
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04/09/2026

04/01/2026

The Easter Bunny stopped by The Sweet Note and left behind some delicious goodies! 🐰🍬

Hop on over and grab some treats for your family and friends. Easter is this Sunday!!

03/29/2026

Another local farm is growing in our community. Just south of the orchard in Mount Victory.

02/28/2026

Now the fun stuff begins!!! What a beautiful day to take a field trip. We headed to Amish Country to Gregory Log & Lumber for the finishing touches on the market!!! We have had ideas of how to finish the market, but now we get to put them into action. We have some old siding from the barn that was at the “Shady Knoll Farm” that fell down a while ago. We knew it wasnt enough for the entire inside. So we are mixing old with the new, but… even the new will bring in a hint of the old. HA HA!!! Did you get that? Cant wait to share what we end up with.