Knowing how to grow an apple tree means you enjoy success with one of the most popular fruits in the world. Apple trees are grown globally and, as there are thousands of cultivars of cooking, eating, ...
An apple a day keeps the doctor away - so why not grow a whole bunch of them? Here's everything you need to know before you ...
A garden is more than just a pretty backdrop or a source of homegrown produce -- it's a living system, and the plants you choose can play a powerful role in supporting its health and biodiversity.
It used to be that most every Iowa backyard had a big, spreading apple tree. It produced many bushels of apples that were lovingly turned into endless pies, crisps, canned applesauce and dried apples.
Fireblight is the number one downfall of pears, says Biltonen. "There are several fireblight-resistant varieties that exist, like Harrowsweet, Potomac, Shenandoah, and Harrowcrisp," he says. Apple ...
As evenings cool and leaves begin to fall, a quiet shift is taking root beneath Britain’s fruit trees. Across allotments and back gardens, growers are ...
Spring in the Pacific Northwest can be fickle. In Seattle, blooming flowers, warmer temperatures and thawing ice can be met with rain showers one day and bright sunshine the next. Despite the city’s ...
The crisp days of fall mark the perfect time to plant trees. Spring may be more popular, but autumn offers a unique chance to set the stage for a flourishing garden. The cooler temperatures, increased ...