The fact that apples grown from seedling trees are extremely tart and basically inedible — as opposed to cloned or grafted ...

If left to their own devices, most apple trees grow into large, globe-shaped trees, with the best fruit forming on the tree’s outer perimeter, high above convenient apple-picking height.

The beginning of March is a good time to do some pruning and garden cleanup as well as add some hardy perennials to the landscape. Cool season crops such as peas and sweet peas can be started indoors ...

Create a strong branch structure to hold the growing fruit Create fruiting wood where you want to pick the fruit Allow light ...

If you’re considering adding an apple tree to your home landscape this spring, it’s important to choose an appropriate variety. “The particular variety you plant will affect how many apples ...

U.S. apple growers balance optimism and concern as production shifts, costs rise, and consumer demand evolves in a ...

Increasing daylength and warmer days tells us spring is not far off. While certainly too early for any outdoor planting or ...