Q: I would like a Gala apple tree to match my two Anna apple trees. They are about 12 feet apart. How far from them can I plant the Gala tree, and will there be a problem with cross-pollination or ...

Q: My ‘Gala' apple tree has not produced any fruit in two years. I purchased another ‘Gala' so it could cross pollinate, but I have not had any luck. — J.B., Houston A: It could be a matter of chill ...

Gala is a beautiful early-season apple to be lovingly ogled and then consumed on the spot. It's considered a "sub-acid" fruit because it's sweet in a fresh, rather than cloying, way. You'll enjoy gala ...

An artist view of the tree at 10 years after planting. An art project featuring a live tree that bears 40 different kinds of fruit is more than just a conversation piece. The so-called "Tree of 40 ...

Tehachapi has long been known for some of the best tree-ripened apples in the country. Depending on the variety and the challenges of the year, harvesting typically begins in late ...

Q: I came back from vacation and my Gala apple tree branch was dead. The tree also has some black spotting under the bark. I’m hoping it’s not damaged from fire blight. A: It looks like an older fire ...

Sunset Orchard Farm, one of the oldest orchards in Rhode Island, offers 29 varieties of apples to pick from across 18 acres.

Because rains earlier this year supported very good conditions, our garden plants grew nicely in the spring, and are continuing to do so through the summer months. Currently, our apple trees are ...

TWO DESIRES—to collect apples and plant a fruit tree—coincide in fall. You sample apple varieties at the same time that catalogs and nurseries take orders for ...