The San Juan Island Grange’s Third Thursday Series continues July 17, from 5:30–7 p.m. This free event, with light ...

There are just over 100 operating cideries in Washington, and many are estate cideries, meaning they’re built on or alongside the same orchards that supply the juice. Better yet, some come equipped ...

The Drap D'Or de Bretagna is one of a few historic apples that are the genetic ancestors of many of the common varieties we eat today. And the Verona Island tree is the only known living specimen ...

Beer built the culture of fermented beverages in Colorado, but cidermakers are looking a future informed by apple varieties of the past ...

The apple game has changed, right under our very apple tree. It’s no longer just Red Delicious and Granny Smiths. There are now more apple options than ever before, from Cosmic Crisps to SweeTangos.

Today's fresh apples could be a year old: Surprising apple facts USA TODAY spoke with apple breeders, growers and researchers to find the secrets of one of America's most popular fruits.

Meet the Italian ‘Fruit Detective’ Who Investigates Centuries-Old Paintings for Clues About Produce That Has Disappeared From the Kitchen Table Renaissance paintings, medieval archives ...

Who knew apples could be so exciting? Check out these 8 must-try varieties that will change the way you think about this classic fruit!

Dow Gardens has 115 different apple varieties, from the familiar to the unusual, reflecting both the orchard’s rich heritage alongside modern innovations such as trellis systems.

Out with Red Delicious, in with Snowflake? Why Ontario is experimenting with new apple breeds Ontario apple growers are at the forefront of research in developing new varieties of the fruit.

2024 best apple picking near Chicago: 10 great destinations for fruit, petting zoos, mazes, more It’s not too late: The season ends Oct. 31 at most orchards.