Imagine biting into a crisp, juicy apple picked fresh from your own garden. Growing apple trees at home is not just a rewarding endeavor; it also connects you with nature and enhances your culinary ...

Apple trees are grown globally and, as there are thousands of cultivars of cooking, eating, cider, and juice varieties of apples, there can be many reasons to grow an apple tree at home.

Soil Preparation: Apples thrive in well-drained, loamy soil. Test your soil pH and amend it as needed. Sunlight: Choose a planting location that receives full sunlight for at least six hours a day.

Apple trees are hugely popular, and thousands of apple cultivars exist worldwide. Most apple trees planted nowadays are grafted, but you can grow an apple tree from seed if you so desire.

Q: How can I grow better apples? I have tons of apples on my trees, but they are small, covered with black and have holes in them.

Local apple expert Greg Giuliani, a home orchardist and a member of the Seattle Tree Fruit Society, offers guidelines for picking the right apple tree for the PNW.