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Apples Apples & More 
 Collection of articles and links to resources on growing and eating apples. Topics include apple varieties, history, selection and uses, apple cider, apple events, and nutrition. Provides instructions for preserving apples, and recipes for applesauce, spiced apple cider, apple butter, and other dishes. In English and Spanish. From the University of Illinois Extension, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. http://urbanext.illinois.edu/apples/ Topics: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables Last updated Sep 17, 2009 Heirloom Apples
This article provides information about selecting and planting your own heirloom apple trees. Also includes images of some heritage apples (such as pink pearl and cinnamon spice), a list of the author's five favorite varieties, a bibliography, and links to apple tree sources. From Washington State University (WSU) Extension Clark County. http://clark.wsu.edu/volunteer/mg/gm_tips/HeirloomApples.html Topics: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables Last updated Oct 26, 2005 Heirloom Apples in Central and Southern Appalachia
"Heirloom Apple varieties are a special group of apples developed by common people during the European settlement of North America." This site describes (but does not illustrate) varieties of heritage apples grown in Appalachia. Varieties include Arkansas black, green Newtown pippin, and Roxbury russet. Also includes a bibliography. From the Long Branch Environmental Education Center in Asheville, North Carolina. http://www.main.nc.us/LBEEC/pubs/apples.html Topics: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables Last updated Oct 26, 2005 Heritage Apples: Delicious -- With a Hint of History
Article about the history of "heritage, antique, or heirloom apples," which usually derive from plants first grown in early America. These "small, multi-hued fruits ... [have] a fragrance and taste as individual as their historical names." Also provides a description of some heritage apple varieties (such as the Cox orange pippin and Orleans reinette) and tips for storage. From the website for the San Francisco Chronicle. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/10/15/HOGNHF7ARM1.DTL Topics: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables Last updated Oct 26, 2005 Journey of an Apple
This exhibit from the Yakima Valley Museum in Washington state describes Yakima's apple industry from its beginnings in the 1880s to the present. Each stage of the journey, from the preparation of the soil, irrigation, and planting to the packing plant, store, and your kitchen, is thoroughly explained and illustrated with diagrams and vintage photographs. The changing status of orchard workers is also discussed. Apple facts and statistics are included. http://yakimavalleymuseum.org/apple/journey.html Topics: Fruits & Vegetables Last updated Dec 16, 2003 The Teachers Apple Resource Kits
Collection of apple-themed classroom activities and games. Highlights include instructions for making an apple doll, an experiment to determine good apple varieties for applesauce, and ideas for quick and easy apple snacks. In English and French. From the Nova Scotia Fruit Growers' Association. http://www.nsapples.com/teacher/ttoteach.htm Topics: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables Last updated Oct 26, 2005 U.S. Apple Association
The Web site for this industry association features educational and consumer information about apples. Includes descriptions of apple varieties, recipes, statistics, fun facts, children's activities, research studies on apples and health, lesson plans and educational materials, and industry information. http://www.usapple.org/ Topics: Business, Fruits & Vegetables, Lesson Plans Last updated Sep 24, 2003 Washington Apples
This attractive site contains extensive information about varieties of apples grown in the state of Washington, an apple usage chart, nutritional information, recipes, statistics and "core" facts. Directions to the Washington Apple Commission Visitor Center in Wenatchee are available as well as a Just for Kids section, media kit, and large graphics library which includes historical photographs. http://www.bestapples.com/ Topics: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables Last updated Oct 12, 2005 |
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