It’s not a nice series of events for our family – that’s for sure. We’re managing,’ says granddaughter of Frank and Eileen ...

Growing your own fruit trees can be extremely rewarding, but it won't like turn out the way you hope when it comes to apple ...

Orchardists say this year's harvest is providing high-quality fruit despite uneven yields caused by a host of factors.

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Jeff Timberlake of Ricker Hill Orchards says he's also worried about his maple trees when tapping season comes around in ...

Global capitalism begins with apparel. Slaves were brought to the American South from West Africa to do farm labor, and by ...

Although apple orchards tend to have some food available, there's no guarantee it's going to be what your kids want to eat. We recommend grabbing some granola bars, water or juice, and other ...

It may take more than one visit to pick all the apples of a tree, and that is because not all the fruits will ripen at the same time. When they ripen depends on the amount of light they get. Start ...

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Despite Helene setbacks, Mountain Fresh Orchards in Henderson County says business is back to ...

Sowing Resilience: Rural communities across the country are grappling with food insecurity. Schoolchildren, seniors, grocers ...

Look closely at living and dead trees to find evidence of even smaller neighbors. A fine, uniform, granular sawdust pushed from tiny holes in bark can indicate beetle larvae feces, or “frass.” A large ...

Despite federal roadblocks, an ambitious agroforestry program is feeding people, cleaning the air, and helping offset climate ...