We’re all familiar with the apples readily available in the supermarket and at local orchards this time of year: red delicious, gala, fuji, jonathon. But what about the lesser-known varieties that have — for one reason or another — fallen out of the spotlight? The Preservation Orchard at Arbor Day Farm in Nebraska City, Nebraska, is full of these obscure apple varieties — 30 varieties, to be precise — some of them dating as far back as the 1500s. Some have interesting…
As fall harvest starts, many of our favorite fall fruits and nuts will start to ripen. Here are the five most popular apple trees sold through the Arbor Day tree nursery that will ship out this fall.…
Malus domestica ‘Red Delicious’ Legend has it that the red delicious was named when its discoverer sent samples of the apple to a commercial nursery in Iowa (back in 1892). One bite into the…
Ask an Arborist is a video series that gives viewers insider knowledge on all things trees. Each month our arborists answer your questions. This month’s question: What are heirloom apples? Tweet us your tree…
If you’ve ever watched the TV show “How It’s Made” on the Science Channel, you’ll appreciate this brief look at how Arbor Day Farm’s apple cider press works. Arbor Day Farm has had a…
It’s early September, and that means one thing at Arbor Day Farm in Nebraska City, Nebraska: apple season is here! The earliest varieties of apples are ripe now — like Paula Reds — with many…