1.   For backyard gardeners interested in growing heirloom apples at home, the Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery is a valuable resource.

2.   Gravensteins, like most heirloom apples, start to soften after a week.

3.   Now and for the next few weeks, shoppers can find treasured heirloom apples.

4.   The following farm stands and stores will carry some heirloom apples when available.

5.   With fall approaching, we began drying heirloom apples and pears with just as much success.