The apple game has changed, right under our very apple tree. It’s no longer just Red Delicious and Granny Smiths. There are ...

There are over 7,500 apple varieties around the world (and counting), each with its own unique history, spanning heirloom ...

David Benscoter, of the Lost Apple Project,8 has written an interesting history of the search for lost apples in Eastern Washington. To date, Benscoter and his group have rediscovered around 30 apples ...

Hundreds of neglected heritage apple varieties are being revived due to the rise of community orchards. Regional varieties, such as Arlingham Schoolboys and Ashmead's Kernel, are thriving as keen ...

The Heritage Apple Orchard soon will boast mature trees whose branches will be laden from late May to November with apple varieties that have not seen the Georgia sun since before the first World War.

Nestled within the lush landscape of Dow Gardens lies a two–acre apple orchard brimming with history, flavor and community spirit. The orchard is more than a beautiful place to visit; it’s a ...

Delving into old county fair records, nursery sales ledgers, newspaper clippings and tips from people and scouring hills, ...

Apple varieties number into the thousands with different types preferred for eating, making juice and cider, baking and processing. Growers are constantly experimenting with new varieties.

Cosmic Crisp and Honeycrisp can be considered younger apple varieties -- heirloom apple varieties, like Pippin and Baldwin, were discovered in the 1700s and 1800s. The brand new Cosmic Crisp was ...

Apples are big business for states like Washington, New York and Michigan. Find out which varieties are best for eating, cooking, cider and more.