Apple basics: how to plant and maintain

Julian Blackhirst sets out the basics for planting and training apple trees, including how to prep your soil.

Small space apple tricks

Helen McKerral tells you all you need to know to grow apples in small spaces.

Apples: Glossary terms

Thinking of growing apples? This glossary of terms by Penny Woodward will come in handy.

Apple of Peter’s eye

In Australia we can grow heritage apple trees from the subtropics to the snow, although most varieties grow and fruit better in cooler regions. Here's some favourites to try.

Apple Tart with apple butter

A stunning seasonal recipe from Julie Ray and the Organic Gardener Harvest kitchen.

The joy of home grown apples

The number of apple varieties in cultivation has fallen off a cliff in the last 100 years, and commercial orchardists just aren't interested. It's time for gardeners to rediscover the wonders of home grown apples, writes Justin Russell.