Small backyards aren't exempt from the luxury of fresh-plucked apples. You simply need to choose varieties that thrive in ...

Have you heard of Egyptian apple pie? It’s the type mummy used to make. Apples are the most common homegrown fruit in Northern regions. Most apple tree owners know they’re supposed to prune their ...

The warm weather we've experienced in Greater Columbus this past week has many a gardener itching to get outside and plant something. This past week I saw the first fruit trees available for purchase ...

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, of course, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Black Oxford apple tree close up - Jorge Salcedo/Shutterstock Growing heirloom apple trees is becoming increasingly popular among ...

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, too, but there’s ...

Editor’s note: Throughout the growing season, Mike Hogan, OSU Extension educator for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Franklin County, will answer gardening and home landscape questions submitted ...

Perhaps you’ve decided to add an apple tree to your existing garden. Or perhaps you have an established tree serving as the centerpiece for other plantings. Either way, it’s important to be particular ...