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A Tortoise in the Garden

A Tortoise in the Garden

If you want to see some hilarious animal antics, take a walk through my garden. You'll see squirrels chasing each other up and down the sunflowers, rabbits hopping around in  
Annie’s Apple Crisp

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

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

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

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  
Don’t Get Too Sentimental About Fruit Trees

Don’t Get Too Sentimental About Fruit Trees

This article was originally published in our sister publication, GreenPrints Magazine, under the title, “Sentiment and Fruit Trees.” It was written by Michael Filas and was published originally in 2018, in GreenPrints  
Old Gardening Books? We Have Auntie!

Old Gardening Books? We Have Auntie!

There's something to be said for old gardening books. Some of them are quite fascinating, filled with folk remedies, different uses for various herbs and plants, and plenty of first-hand