January may seem like a strange time to head back into the garden, but there is one specific job that gardeners need to do now if they want bigger and juicier apples to grow.

Q. I have a Honeycrisp apple tree that was planted about five years ago. It is loaded with apples this year, and the branches are really drooping. I'm afraid they'll break. What should I do, pick some ...

We recently moved into a home with two apple trees. I was told that they need to be pruned every year. Could you please give ...

Last spring (2023) was tough on apples in some places. Up on top of the ridges, well above 2,000 feet in elevation, things were fine. Up there trees were covered with fruit. But drop down in the ...

Q: I noticed this odd growth on my apple tree. I don’t think it’s causing damage because the canopy looks normal, but I think it’s becoming more extensive so I’m concerned. A: This funky growth is not ...

Himachal apple growers are creating ice cover on trees as snowfall declines. Experts explain chilling hours, dormancy and ...