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The Drap D'Or de Bretagna is one of a few historic apples that are the genetic ancestors of many of the common varieties we ...
The Drap D'Or de Bretagna - or Golden Cloth of Brittany, in French, is one of a few historic apples that are the genetic ...
Check out the Apple Capital of the World for its abundance of fresh apples, as well as beautiful sights, wineries, and ...
Fruit trees can be one of the most rewarding additions to your garden. A well-cared-for, mature apple tree can yield between ...
CU students working on the Boulder Apple Tree Project are working to find and identify the oldest remaining apple trees in the area and research them. WATCH: Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts in a ...
There are over 7,000 varieties of apple trees in the world—so where do you start when it comes to your garden? Knowing the best tree for your backyard depends on your climate and region ...
Pruning an apple tree can seem like a daunting task if you have never done it before. Like most other skills, you start out slowly learning the basics to help build confidence. Then once the ...
If you plant a seed from a Gala apple, the chances are one in a hundred (or less) that the fruit produced from the tree that grows will be sweet. As Henry David Thoreau remarked, such seedling ...
Apples are the most common homegrown fruit in Northern regions. Most apple tree owners know they’re supposed to prune their trees, but it’s not always clear how to do it. Apple tree pruning ...
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 ...
CORVALLIS — From newly minted gardeners to avid urban farmers, everyone with a patch of land wants to grow an apple tree. Other fruits — pears, cherries, figs, plums — are desirable ...
The tree prefers moist, well-drained soil that's slightly acidic ... For outstanding crisp and tasty fruit, don't overlook this semi-dwarf Snowsweet apple (Malus domestica 'Snowsweet'), which can be ...