Growing apple trees can be challenging. Here is what experts recommend to increase your chances for a bountiful apple harvest.

Most people assume you need a big yard to grow fruit. That assumption keeps a lot of home gardeners from ever getting started ...

Discover nine quirky and surprising facts about West Virginia, from its historical firsts to unique landmarks.

Q: Last fall, we saw a lot of “mosquito eaters” around our backyard. Are they harmful? Why were there so many?

Apple maggot is the most serious insect pest of apples in Minnesota. In July, apple maggot flies lay their eggs under the ...

In Becker, Minnesota, a 20,000-square-foot apple orchard is now a living memorial of 7,000+ dog tags honoring fallen Iraq and Afghanistan service members, organized by state, each telling a story.

Now in his 80s, he is a local historian and author of the book, “Words Marked by a Place,” which details the history of white ...

Apple orchards are feeling the state's month-long drought, and it's already showing signs of affecting the upcoming harvest season.

The bestselling author discusses his new book, “American Rambler,” which follows the footsteps of Johnny Appleseed from New ...

Paul DeJong knows every tree in the All Saints and McKennan Park neighborhoods. Now, he has turned that devotion into a legacy of urban forestry.

World Bee Day 2026 highlights the vital role bees play in protecting biodiversity and supporting global food production. From ...

From how they communicate through dance to why one-third of the food we eat depends on these tiny pollinators, learn ...