AGRICULTURAL AND FARM NEWS By Nathan Winter Extension Educator – Agricultural Productions Systems McLeod/Meeker County The spring time weather will soon be heading our way. Prune apple ...

I sat down with Russell Norton a horticulture and agriculture educator with the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension and started by asking him: why do we prune?

Researchers are developing robots that promise to automate a process that has always relied on human workers—and bees.

Additionally, the decrease in leaves allows you to see more of your tree's shape and structure. How to prune apple trees Begin by removing dead, diseased or weak growth and any crossing branches.

Only save unblemished apples with no bruises, cuts or insect damage. Keep in a cool, dark place with good ventilation. One and two-year-old trees will need formative pruning over the winter to achieve ...

This is the time to prune evergreen shrubs, but try to avoid formal shearing whenever possible. It’s best to allow shrubs to ...

From pruning and spraying to cutting back and attacking slugs, February is full of important chores for the attentive gardener.

WHEN octagenarian Peter Clarke’s wife passed away, he had no idea how he was going to manage the garden she’d loved so much. But thanks to new gardening network ‘WeWeed’ – which puts those ...

Stephen Martinek, of Sugarcreek Twp., planted six apple trees on his farm in 2015. After nearly 10 years of learning and growing, he’s hosting his first public cider pour at Joui Wine in downtown ...