With over 100 varieties of organic heirloom apples on their 200-acre property ... at the outdoor bar or in the orchard among ...

The garden is quieter in the winter than in other seasons, but that doesn't mean it can be ignored. Plants that look dead may ...

If you’ve ever wanted to star in your own personal horror movie, the Haunted Basement is ready to roll the camera. Located in ...

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

Backyard gardeners and nursery owners are pioneering new ways to grow everything from artichokes and cherries to peaches and ...

It’s thick with more than 600 trees and plants encompassing 150 varieties ... in the old part of the orchard planted by Dalla Ragione’s father, we find apples—young buds forming for the ...

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 ...

Nothing says autumn adventure like a trip to one of Vermont’s most inviting orchards. Mendon Mountain Orchards, a delightful destination in Mendon, offers a slice of local charm and homemade treats ...

This is because of producers cross-breeding apples to create sweeter-tasting varieties. Apples are also highly acidic, says Jacinta Yeo, spokesperson for the British Dental Association.

USA TODAY spoke with apple breeders, growers and researchers to find the secrets of one of America's most popular fruits.