Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories. CATHY WURZER: Well, if you've ever wanted to grow an apple tree in your yard, there is a new tree on the market just ...

Apple production in Minnesota dates to the territorial days before 1858. When large numbers of settlers from northern European arrive to take up homesteads, they wanted to plant apple trees. But they ...

Planting an apple tree at the right time and place ensures years of beauty, growth, and homegrown fruit. Spring planting is most effective in cooler regions, while fall planting is better suited for ...

Ever try growing an apple tree from a seed? In this time lapse, we demonstrate how a seed was stratified after extraction from a typical apple all the way to early plant. The pips were taken out of a ...

With the right variety, you can cultivate perfect harvests from home.

When planting apple trees in your yard, it’s worth thinking beyond soil drainage and light conditions—and even the delicious fruit you’ll eventually get to eat. However, you should also consider what ...

In 1999, Scott Wardell launched his Johnny Appleseed-like mission by painstakingly planting 200 trees. That tradition continued annually for a decade as he and his good-natured wife, Barb Wardell, ...

Spring and early summer is a great time to add new trees to your landscape. Unfortunately we find that most people plant them incorrectly by placing them too deep into the ground. This is one of the ...

Spring is a favorite time for planting trees. Your planting practices can have a big impact on the longevity of the trees. Recent research by the University of Minnesota has shown that many trees are ...