The warm weather we've experienced in Greater Columbus this past week has many a gardener itching to get outside and plant something. This past week I saw the first fruit trees available for purchase ...

Growing heirloom apple trees is becoming increasingly popular among home gardeners. With their hardy parentage, heirlooms are resilient and fairly easy to grow. There are dwarf and semi-dwarf ...

Growing an apple tree indoors is rewarding because the right dwarf variety, pot, and care can give you fresh fruit year-round. Choose a dwarf, well-suited variety, give it bright light, good soil, ...

In February, before spring has arrived and the bugs are back out, it's a great time to do some yard maintenance. These trees ...

Have you heard of Egyptian apple pie? It’s the type mummy used to make. Apples are the most common homegrown fruit in Northern regions. Most apple tree owners know they’re supposed to prune their ...

A recent study reveals the critical role of sorbitol in driving age-dependent growth shifts in apple plants. Researchers have uncovered how sorbitol interacts with gibberellin signaling to transition ...

As apple trees mature, their growth slows—but the biological cues driving this shift have remained elusive. A new study uncovers the role of sorbitol, a sugar alcohol, in signaling this age-dependent ...

Some of the most productive apple regions in America are facing big challenges from a changing climate, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed over 40 years of climate conditions that impact ...

With the right variety, you can cultivate perfect harvests from home. Growing an apple tree indoors is rewarding because the right dwarf variety, pot, and care can give you fresh fruit year-round.