It’s that beautiful, but too brief, time when the apple trees are in full bloom. Each year I am captivated by their pink and white blooms,- whether it is a ...

Growing older often means balancing independence with the need for additional support. Silver Birch of Mansfield hopes to offer both.

Isaac Fitzgerald grew up near the birthplace of Johnny Appleseed. To separate myth from reality, he chose to follow the nurseryman’s trail.

Planting more trees can help cool the planet and reduce fire risk—but where they are planted matters. According to UC Riverside researchers, tropical regions provide the most powerful climate benefits ...

Planting an apple tree at home may seem like a challenging idea, but nowadays, gardeners are able to cultivate compact apple trees in pots easily. Thanks to the availability of proper plant varieties ...

The future of American cities is in the exurbs. The latest Census Bureau data show that some of the fastest-growing cities are often sitting in the distant orbit of a larger city and centered on ...

The Johnny Appleseed Trail of North Central Massachusetts — named for John Chapman, the folk hero who spread apple orchards across the American frontier in the early 1800s — is not actually a trail.

Planting grass seeds is a straightforward process, but there are crucial steps to take before and after to ensure proper germination. For starters, you need to consider several factors, including the ...

Even though there’s still snow on the ground and temperatures continue to feel like the negatives, there’s no time like the present to prepare for the warmer days ahead. Soon enough we’ll be storing ...

Fayetteville nonprofit Apple Seeds Teaching Farm has plans to expand its reach across Northwest Arkansas and central Arkansas. The strategic growth plan is in response to rising demand for hands-on ...

In these dark days of winter, thoughts of a lush garden can seem light-years away. Find some hope in the frigid temps by flipping through seed catalogs — and better yet, you don’t even have to pay to ...