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 ...

Capitol Reef National Park in Utah may be best known for its towering red rock cliffs. The park's historic orchards are also a big attraction. Heirloom fruit varieties like the ones planted by ...

Everything you need to know about 85 types of apples, from heirlooms like Ashmead’s Kernel to new creations like Gala. Greg Dupree / Photo Illustration by Sabrina Tan There are over 7,500 apple ...

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DECORAH - In the rolling hills outside Decorah sit two orchards owned by Seed Savers Exchange, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing heirloom seeds and the genetic and historic diversity ...

Having delicious apples right in your back yard is a treat. Our Master gardener will help you decide to go for a dwarf apple ...

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Capitol Reef National Park's historic orchards are pretty special. In the Utah park, you can find heirloom fruit varieties planted by pioneers, and they're more than just fun to look at. They could be ...

Orchards established by Mormon pioneers are still producing fruit in Utah. Experts say heirloom fruit varieties can be insurance against climate change, even as hotter summers threaten those trees.