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A school in Didcot has been given resources from a garden centre to help the children have a positive impact on the environment.

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American Fruit Grower Editor David Eddy says some things never change: You don’t cut your way to long-term success — you ...

If you want to plant a fruit tree in your backyard to grow your own apples or pears, consider whether you'll need more than ...

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The apple crop was extremely variable this year. Some trees produced beautiful crops of apples while others produced a small crop or, in some cases, a crop of very small apples. There were also ...

For apple scab, do one spray now while the tree is dormant and the tips of the buds are green. Spray again later in winter ...