Peeling Back An Apple’s Name
APPLE NAMES are as diverse — and informative and curious — as the fruit they describe. Early marketers tried to distinguish…
What’s So Special About A New England Apple?
THERE ARE MANY REASONS to choose locally grown apples. Almost any fruit or vegetable, from strawberries to tomatoes, tastes better the…
Hot on the Orchard Trail (Macouns are in!)
THIS WEEKEND many orchards will begin harvesting Macoun, one of the most highly anticipated apples of the New England harvest. …
A Quality 2014 Apple Forecast for New England (Plus Zestar! and Sweet Sixteen)
NEW ENGLAND expects a high-quality apple crop this fall with outstanding color as a result of the summer’s cool days…