5 Things to Plant in April
Since you can still get some frost in April, always make sure whatever you’re planting is frost-tolerant, or simply wait until the end of the month. In terms of coming …
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The Welcome of Farmhouse Flowers
I've always found wildflowers and farmhouse flowers to be some of the most beautiful sights, if for no other reason than the brilliant array of colors. Sunshine yellow, deep purple, …
A Guide to Plant Companionship (with audio)
Planting a rosebush goes beyond the simple act of placing it in the soil—it's a delicate symphony orchestrated by nature. …
Winter Dreams of Spring
This is the time of year that always starts to drag for me. The holidays have come and gone. The New Year is upon us. The falling snow has lost …
A Quick & Dirty Fruit Tree Cloning Guide
Unleashing the magic of fruit tree cloning—a time-honored horticulture practice
In the realm of cloning, many of us might conjure images of Dolly the sheep or science fiction scenarios like the …
They Weren’t Always Picking Crabapples On This Land
Today's story about picking crabapples gave me a little chuckle, though you might not laugh at the punch line if you're vegetarian.
"Crabby About Apples," comes from Alma Barkman, who has …
Annie’s Apple Crisp
My friend Annie has been planting apple trees in her backyard for years. Every couple of years, she’ll pick a new apple variety and a pollinator buddy to grow with …
How to Identify the Worst Apple Diseases
Apple diseases are particular to apples, so don't try to use your knowledge of other tree and plant diseases when trying to identify different apple diseases. Remember that plants themselves …
Gardening with Grandpa
This article about gardening with Grandpa was originally published in our sister publication, GreenPrints Magazine, under the title, "Now You See." It was written by Wayne K. Wilkins and was …
Growing Zones for Apples
Apples are typically grown in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 3 to 8. Here are some examples of U.S. states within these recommended growing zones:
Zone 3: Some states in this zone …
