Some fruit trees are notorious for producing a big crop one year and a much smaller crop the next. Here's what to know and ...

If not, the Arkansas Black apple is an easier-to-find substitute, sold at farmers’ markets and by heirloom apple growers when the fruit is in season. This story originally appeared on Simplemost .

Wet, humid weather has created ideal conditions for fungal and bacterial diseases, and alert growers know it’s time to scout, clean up, and protect the harvest.

If not, the Arkansas Black apple is an easier-to-find substitute, sold at farmers’ markets and by heirloom apple growers when the fruit is in season. This story originally appeared on Simplemost .