Last spring (2023) was tough on apples in some places. Up on top of the ridges, well above 2,000 feet in elevation, things were fine. Up there trees were covered with fruit. But drop down in the ...

The warm weather we've experienced in Greater Columbus this past week has many a gardener itching to get outside and plant something. This past week I saw the first fruit trees available for purchase ...

Could a dwarf apple tree be an option for your yard? If you're contemplating adding an apple tree, you'd probably like to know more about the varieties and how dwarf apple trees stand up against ...

The new spring tip growth is usually vigorous. Removing some of it helps to relieve congestion in the tree to improve both ...

Editor’s note: Throughout the growing season, Mike Hogan, OSU Extension educator for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Franklin County, will answer gardening and home landscape questions submitted ...

Question: I’d like to grow my own fruit trees, but I’m short on space. Can I grow fruit trees in containers? Answer: We’re happy to say yes, you can. One of the great pleasures in life is picking ...

Feasting on fruit that you grew yourself, in your own garden, is the dream. The flavor is often better, and things work out considerably cheaper. Besides, fitting in a greengrocer or a supermarket run ...

Fruit trees are truly wonderful to have in your garden, but before pursuing your dream of picking your own apples, you need to know how to care for them in the long run. Reliable fruit harvests ...