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The Species Apple

Apples have a rich history of cultivation and use. This has led to a huge repository of selections estimated to exceed 10,000 varieties. I began a collection of apples starting in the early 80’s with the focus on species apples. The species apples are more like wild crabapples and have little history of cultivation or …

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Ecological Enrichment: The Integration of Opposites

Along the shoreline of my family’s farm pond grew an apple tree. Sticking straight out of the water,  it’s a kind of biological integration you do not normally see. Being an apple tree while submerged in water year-round makes this an improbable event. This seedling tree retains its health and vigor while producing wonderful flowers …