Backyard Orchardist

Growing an apple tree takes more than just digging a hole and planting seeds from the great tasting apple you just finished. This section will bring together both basic and more advanced information to help your orchard grow to its highest potential. We've got top notch orchardists on staff to give valuable information on all aspects of your backyard orchard. If you can't find an article that answers your question, feel free to visit our Apple Forum for more information.



What Varieties Do I Want?
This feature article was written by George A. Stilphen, author of Apples Of Maine. It is part of George's upcoming book, and we thank him for sharing it with us and look forward to more great articles from him.



Extensive list of the many types of rootstock now available.
Cold Temperatures and Potential Bud Damage chart



From our news section:
Wooly Bullies: Avoiding and combating woolly apple aphids
Claylike spray for apple maggots is safe for the environment
Fertilizing, pruning main culprits in lack of fruit
Tough love for fruit pays off
Worm-free apples take timing, patience
Avoid fruit decay with spray plan