orchard management

Fresh fruit, homemade pies or applesauce, maybe even hand-squeezed cider, there are many reasons to start a backyard orchard! Growing your own apple trees can be tasty and rewarding, but they do come with their share of challenges. Some problems are routine and easy to deal with, like watering. While others can be more serious and can feel a bit daunting to remedy, such as insects or fungus. Here are a few helpful tips to start your orchard strong and…

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