Under the protective canopy of an apple tree, Merlin pondered the supernatural effects of wizardry and Sir Isaac Newton composed his laws of gravitation. The apple, in literature and history, has ...

Recently reported on a Redmond gardener's experience storing potatoes in the ground in winter. At the chilly end of November, her spuds were about to endure a second night of temperatures in the ...

Autumn awakens our craving for baked apples; Grant Butler samples a new Web site devoted to recipes inspired by "Desperate Housewives"; ...

The federal government almost killed the apple. Now, ... and Winter Banana. America's apple exceptionalism came ... Bitter Buckingham, White Winter Jon, Royal Lemon, Candy Stripe, and Black Winesap.

Wrapping outdoor banana trees for winter. For even more protection, you can remove the leaves and then wrap the plant in an ...

Winter Banana lives up to its name – it really does have a taste of banana – but Easter Orange doesn’t taste of oranges, although it does last until April. Hambledon Deux Ans is said to be good for ...

One of the apples that Rick and Linda grow is called the Spitzenberg. It is known for its dense flesh and rich, nut-like flavor. This apple was one of the favorites in Thomas Jefferson’s orchard at ...

These apple and banana pakodas are sweet and soft from inside and crunchy and spicy from outside and provides a flavourful experience with every bite. Trust us, this recipe is worth giving a try!

There's the Spitzenburg, for example: a large, crisp apple reputed to have been a favorite of Thomas Jefferson. And the Winter Banana, a reddish variety that, when placed in a closed paper bag for ...

Michigan had nearly 15 million apple trees in 2018, according to the most recent data available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. There were 49 different types of apples in Michigan in 2018 ...

SOGN — After a tough year in 2010, John Zimmer is back in his glory, picking and selling honeycrisp, wealthy and Haralson apples and, now and then, tantalizing customers by asking if they've ...