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Everyone's got a favorite variety of apple, but some of the juiciest, most flavorful apple varieties are ones you may have ...

The University of Georgia’s Heritage Apple Orchard is home to 138 varieties of heirloom apples that were once in circulation across the state. Credit: Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Heirloom apples are varieties that have been passed down over many generations, chosen for their unique colour, texture and taste. ...

There are more than 7,500 types of apples in the world. This list describes 85 apple varieties that are grown in America, how to identify them, and what they taste like, from heirloom apples like ...

Orchards established by Mormon pioneers are still producing fruit in Utah. Experts say heirloom fruit varieties can be insurance against climate change, even as hotter summers threaten those trees.

Capitol Reef National Park's historic orchards are pretty special. In the Utah park, you can find heirloom fruit varieties planted by pioneers, and they're more than just fun to look at. They could be ...