Tag: apples
American as apple pie: March 11 is Johnny Appleseed Day
National Apple Month may be in October, but March 11 is the day we tip our hats to John Chapman, the man responsible for providing many of Ohio’s first apple orchards with saplings from his nurseries.
How to put pick-your-own apples to good use
Pick-your-own operations are a great way to get your family active outdoors and enjoy the fall colors.
October is apple month (Infographic)
Apples are grown in all 50 states, and there are about 100 varieties of apples grown in the U.S. today.
Homegrown apples: How to plant apple trees this fall
Apples are the perfect backyard fruit, and fall is a great time to plant apple trees in USDA Hardiness zones 5-10.
Produce growers hold summer field day in Wayne County
OPGMA summer field day features two Wayne County produce operations.
Bringing fruit back to life
Researchers are giving new life to apple varieties once thought to be extinct.
Ohio fruit growers brace for winter, but are hopeful for spring...
With below-zero lows through at least next week, area fruit farmers kept a positive outlook.
USDA gives nonbrowning apples the green light
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has deregulated two apple varieties genetically engineered to resist browning.
All about apples: Tips for using, picking and storing
This time of year, farm markets will advertise their fresh apples for sale and u-pick opportunities.
Apple production is down across the state, and spring weather is...
The apple harvest is coming to an end earlier than usual in Ohio with a reduced, but some say sweeter, supply.
