Hey there, baking buddies! If you’ve been wonderin’ whether Crimson Crisp apples are good for baking, I’m here to spill the beans—or, well, the apple slices. Straight up, yes, Crimson Crisp apples are freakin’ fantastic for baking! Their firm, crisp texture holds up under heat, and that sweet-tart flavor adds a punch that’ll make your … Read more
Learn how to make real homemade caramel apples with my success tips, video tutorial, and carefully explained recipe. This from-scratch caramel is buttery, sweet, and if cooked a little longer, is also excellent for soft caramel candies. This festive fall dessert is always fun to make, decorate, serve, and eat! Fall is in full swing … Read more
Hey there, apple lovers! If you’ve ever found yourself with a giant haul of Granny Smith apples—those tart, green beauties—and wondered, “Can I freeze these bad boys to enjoy later?” then you’re in the right spot. Spoiler alert Yup, you absolutely can freeze Granny Smith apples, and I’m gonna show you exactly how to do … Read more
Hey there, garden lovers! If you’ve ever wondered, “When do crab apple trees blossom?” you’ve come to the right spot. I’m here to spill all the deets on these gorgeous trees that light up spring with their colorful flowers At our lil’ corner of the gardening world, we’re obsessed with helpin’ y’all get the most … Read more
There’s nothing quite like biting into a sweet, crisp, tart, and juicy apple. Apples are the epitome of American culture, just like baseball and, well, apple pie. Apples are delicious whether you eat them right off the tree or turn them into a delicious dessert. They’re even better covered in chocolate, like our Chocolate Dipped … Read more
If youre passionate about cultivating a thriving home orchard, understanding how pollination works is crucial to your success. One of the most common questions we encounter is, can a pear tree pollinate an apple tree? Its an excellent question, especially for gardeners who enjoy mixing different types of fruit trees. If youre wondering about the … Read more
Ever wish you could grow your own fruit tree? We hear you – at Yarden, we love growing our own food, and we’re especially fond of fruit trees. Growing fruit trees has so many advantages…for one thing, there’s nothing that beats the thrill of plucking a ripened fruit off a tree in your own backyard … Read more
Hey there, cider lovers! If you’re like me, nothing screams autumn louder than a warm mug of apple cider, especially the kind from Green Mountain Them crisp, tangy sips just hit different when the leaves start falling, ya know? But lately, I’ve been hearin’ whispers—and I bet you have too—that Green Mountain Apple Cider might … Read more
Learn all about the Paula Red Apple, what they taste like, and how you can do with them. Are they good for straight up eating or better in recipes? The early apple season is full of apples that are pretty tart. The exception to that may be the Paula Red. Paula Red apples come out … Read more
Worms seem to live for decay. They gravitate toward soft, broken-down things—fruit scraps, wilted greens, cardboard bits, maybe even old leaves or the odd piece of shredded paper. Some even handle manure, though not all bins are built for it. When you start to truly understand what to feed worms, the approach system changes. Feed … Read more