Forget pumpkin spice; apple picking is the true marker of fall. It’s a beloved autumn tradition, offering a chance to connect ...

Fall planting gives trees plenty of time to lay down roots before the next growing season begins. But not all trees benefit ...

Gardeners the world over dread the appearance of aphids on their plants. There are around 4,000 species of these sap-sucking ...

Spring is the season of growth and rebirth, but your trees and shrubs will actually be better off if you plant them in the ...

There's nothing like visiting an apple orchard or picking your own apples in the fall. But there are a few things to know as you get ready to go. Here are a few apple picking and storage tips!

It’s difficult for farmers to protect against the extreme weather events most damaging to apples. But with careful research, ...

Local orchards report that the consistent warm weather, combined with sunny skies, has been ideal for late-summer growth.

The apples are still on most of the trees, but Apple Cup is set to happen anyway...about two months early this year!The ...

What an uncomfortable burden to carry! You believe that you have become a responsible and well-liked adult with good character and middos. Yet, you still worry about becoming the spouse you watched in ...

Tulip bulbs need well-drained soil and should be planted seven to eight inches deep. If you have clay soil, add handful of ...

The Law Farm Nature Trails, privately owned land that is maintained by the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation ...

It is a pretty exciting time for pears.' Heirloom pears, both European and Maine varieties, are beginning to get attention in ...