Here’s a great little verse that described the best way to pick an apple. Remember, next year’s apple is just waiting at the point on the branch where the apple stem meets the branch. If you tear off leaves with the apple, you’ve also taken next year's apple bud, so always pick with care!

“ When you pick an apple red,
Grasp it firmly by the head
Twist the eye toward the sky
And snap it off for apple pie!”