Kim Chance

Kim Chance is an award-winning author, a former high school English teacher, and a writer and editor for Apple Pie Media.

Gardening is one of Kim's favorite pastimes, and when the weather is nice, she can be found with her gardening gloves on, taking care of her plant babies!

Despite having grown up in the South, she currently lives in Minnesota with her family and is having so much fun exploring the land of 10,000 lakes! (She sure misses sweet tea though!)

For more information about Kim or her work, visit www.kimchance.com or follow her on Instagram at @kimwritesbooks.

Winesap apples are an old American heirloom variety dating back to Colonial times. Sweet with a tangy finish, winesaps are good eating and cooking apples but are also prized for cider making.

All About Heirloom Apple Trees and 21 Popular Varieties

Are you looking to add something new to your apple orchard? Why not consider planting an heirloom variety? Heirloom apples are not only delicious, but …

Healthy organic food. Apple cider vinegar in glass bottle and fresh red apples on a light background.

Cider Apple Trees 101: How to Choose the Best Varieties for Your Orchard

Imagine this: It’s autumn, and all the leaves on the trees have turned varying shades of crimson, marigold, and pumpkin orange. The air is crisp, …

An espaliered apple tree against a brick wall.

Branching Out: How to Espalier Apple Trees for Optimal Growth and Beauty

Having a home garden or orchard can be rewarding, but it can also be a lot of work. Growers and gardeners are always on the …

Person wearing protective gloves for spraying herbicide.

The Environmental Impact of Chemical Weed Killers: Is It Worth It?

When it comes to growing things from the ground, whether it be flowers or food, weeds are perhaps the biggest nuisance to farmers and gardeners alike. But controlling and ultimately killing those weeds has become an even bigger issue. Like kudzu, the controversy and concern over the environmental impact of weed killers continue to grow.

The Bolero Carrot

If you’re in the market for a sweet and crunchy carrot to add to your garden this year, then look no further than the Bolero …