For apple scab, do one spray now while the tree is dormant and the tips of the buds are green. Spray again later in winter ...

The old saying goes, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." While apples can't cure all ailments, they are a good source of vitamin C and fiber. Growing an apple tree in your backyard gets you ...

Pruning apple trees encourages growth and prevents reduces the risk of disease. A thriving apple tree is a wonderful addition ...

I sat down with Russell Norton a horticulture and agriculture educator with the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension and started by asking him: why do we prune?

AGRICULTURAL AND FARM NEWS By Nathan Winter Extension Educator – Agricultural Productions Systems McLeod/Meeker County The spring time weather will soon be heading our way. Prune apple ...

Trained trees, such as espaliers, cordons, pyramids and fans should be pruned in late August or early September. When pruning it's essential to keep your secateurs sharp. Blunt tools can cause ...

Fruits of the City’s upcoming classes include Soil Basics for Thriving Fruit Trees and Gardens on March 4th, a Fruit Tree Grafting Seminar on March 22nd as well as Fruit Tree Pruning on March 29th.

By Amy-Lynn Albertson N.C. Cooperative Extension Many people believe my job slows down during winter, thinking I have a “break.” In reality, winter can serve as a precursor to what is to come in ...

Can I reduce the height of my apple trees so all the fruit is within reach without a ladder? Is this a good time to prune apple and other fruit trees?