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Video: Controlling Apple Maggots

Vegetable Gardener, editor | August 5th, 2009

If you you live east of the Rockies and grow apple trees, you've probably been "bugged" by apple maggots, or railroad worms. Luckily, apple maggots are easy to control without spraying. Here's how to create a simple pesticide-free trap for just a few dollars.

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Columnar Apple Trees for Suburban Yards

Chris McLaughlin, contributor | June 5th, 20093 comments

These micro-trees will produce normal-sized apples the first year you plant them! God bless the experimenters.

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How to Make Fruit Water

Chris McLaughlin, contributor | May 16th, 20095 comments

This party drink isn't your average glass of water. It's water wearing a prom dress. Serving fruit water at your next party or barbecue is refreshing, healthy, and elegant.

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Growing Persimmons

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | April 18th, 2009

Mild-climate Asian varieties such as 'Hachiya' and 'Fuyu' have sweet fruits, lovely form, and gorgeous fall color.

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A Dozen Antique Apples to Collect

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | October 3rd, 2008

Twelve antique apples: their ripening season, appearance and flavor, uses, and strong/weak points.

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Hardy Kiwi

Ruth Dobsevage, editor | September 25th, 2008

You can grow kiwi fruit in northern climates, and the great taste is worth the wait.

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Antique Apples Varieties

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | August 7th, 2008

Old varieties offer diverse flavors and a wide range of uses.

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Apple Tree Revival

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | August 4th, 2008

Pruning can bring an old tree back to health and let you reap the fruit of your labor.

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How to Grow Espalier Apple Trees

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | July 30th, 2008

Produce more fruit in less space with this centuries-old technique. Ron Wade guides us step-by-step through the first three years in the life of an espaliered apple tree.

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