Did you get the thinning right?
Assess how good your thinning efforts in spring were by checking the fruit quality and the health of your trees.
Value-adding your fruit for fun and profit
Value-adding can turn your raw fruit (and vegetables) into a wide range of products you can use, sell, or give away.
6 step plan for beating Codling moth in apples
The classic “worm in the apple” is actually the larvae of the Codling moth, a very annoying pest that needs a planned effort to prevent.
How to grow apples — the organic way
Apples are one of the most popular fruits to grow in your backyard. Learn the basics of how to look after your apple tree.
What are those brown marks on my apples?
Brown marks on your apples can be a sign that something’s wrong, or it can be a naturally occurring condition that’s rarely seen these days.
Getting to know your apple blossom
Taking note of when your apple trees flower can help to solve pollination puzzles in your garden and even explain lack of fruit.
