Planting an apple tree is a delightful journey that not only enhances the beauty of your landscape but also provides the joy of homegrown fruit. With the proper care and conditions, an apple tree can ...

Unlike garden beds with spring flowers or vegetable patches, fruit trees should not be given slow-release fertilizers or compost before winter. Unless soil test results suggest otherwise, fertilizing ...

If your enthusiasm for apples takes you miles in search for the best varieties, that could not only make your tarts delicious but also complete the perfect fall vibe, you might also have thought about ...

Peonies should be planted in the fall because they need a chilling period to produce blooms. Learn when and how to plant peonies in your hardiness zone.

Local apple orchards faced drought and early season frost events this year. Despite these challenges, they remain optimistic on a successful season.

Thirty degrees Celsius on the last day of September?! I’ll never get my garden put to bed at this rate. It’s just too beautiful out there. Nevertheless, time’s a-wasting and the work must be done!

Plagued by voles? Our Sask. gardening experts say cheap wooden snap traps baited with peanut butter with a raisin on top work well. Put them in a box with vole-sized holes so birds don't get trapped.

Pennsylvania is fifth in the country when it comes to apple exports, according to industry group U.S. Apple. The top market for those apples is Bermuda, which has not been among the targets for new ...

For most farmers, the source of dry phosphorus (P) fertilizer is limited to what local retailers have on hand. The most common sources sold in Minnesota are mono-ammonium phosphate (MAP) ...

We are now entering the most glorious time of the year, with warm days and cool nights, football, apple orchards, and endless opportunities to wear plaid flannel shirts. In your ...

But farmers are worried that time is quickly running out to reach a deal in time to sell any of this year's crop to their biggest customer.