Our Story

WE ARE MULTIGENERATIONAL GROWERS AND FARMERS, OUR JOY COMES FROM OUR FAMILIES, THE LAND, AND THE HARVEST. WITH EACH PIECE OF FRUIT YOU TASTE WE HOPE TO SHARE THE JOY WE VE FOUND WITH YOU

JOYFULLY GROWN, JUST FOR YOU.

Joyfully Grown™ is a multi-layered fabric woven from the joy of early morning sunrises over the orchards, joy in developing the next generation of talent, joy in the care of picking, packing and shipping. Joy, even in the challenges that growing inevitably brings. Joyfully Grown™ represents who we are and we hope you experience that same joy with every bite of our lovingly grown fruit.

our history

1885
Black and White Photo with Old Cars and Building

1885

Dan Gamble arrived at Harts Pass to work in the mines. He later built a couple of sawmills, the steamboat landing and operated the Gamble hotel in the Brewster, WA area.

1889

1889

Martha Gamble born – 1st baby girl in the town of Brewster.

1903

1903

Dan Gamble plants his first apple orchard.

1910

1910

Dan Gamble builds his first apple warehouse.

1912

1912

Byron S Borton, original founder of Borton Fruit, traveled from family farm in Illinois to Yakima, WA and purchased his first 20 acres of land while also being the head school master for the three room Marks School in Yakima.

1920
Three Brothers With Dad Black and White Photo 1920's

1920’s

While continuing to teach for 10 years, Byron S Borton expanded the family orchard to 40 acres and raised three sons with his wife, Francis May – Byron E, Richard and Don.

1927

1927

Martha Gamble wed John Gebbers and established their home. He oversaw the orchards while she ran the packing shed and saw mill.

1928

1928

Byron E Borton purchased Cottonwood Orchards and continued farming with his father.  Richard pursued a career in electrical engineering.

1930
Danny Boy Apples Blue Background Baby Illustration

1930

Dan Gebbers born and the Danny Boy label was created. During the Great Depression, Gebbers sold their apples on the streets of Southern CA, Las Vegas + Phoenix until 1950s.

1940

1940s

The United States and Borton Farms were on the verge of big changes. Byron S was approaching retirement when the war broke out. In 1941, Don Borton was called to war. Tragically, in 1944, he was declared “missing in action” and later his death was confirmed. Richard returned home and was welcomed into the family business.

Joyfully Grown Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, and Pink Lady Packaging Display on Wood Planks with a Blurred Background
Joyfully Grown Honeycrisp Apple on a Wood Stump In-between Rows of Trees in an Orchard
Lady Blowing Bubbles in a Garden with Leaf Illustrations in the Top Right
Close Up of Cherries in a Box
Joy To Experience Great Pleasure Or Delight Graphic White Paper Texture, Colorful Leaf, Apple, And Pear Illustrations
Close Up of Pears Square Crop
Apples on a Tree in an Orchard in the Sunlight