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Gardening: Why aren’t my apple trees producing fruit?

Question: I have an espalier apple tree with three different varieties of apples in a pot near two apple trees growing in the ground. Last year I had many apple blossoms but only a few apples.
'My biggest goal in life has been, as an educator'

'My biggest goal in life has been, as an educator'

My biggest goal in life has been, as an educator, to try and help young people to the greatest extent possible. That certainly includes my family, our children, and my children’s children.

Top 5 things to do in Burnaby for the Easter weekend

Take the kids to an Easter bonanza, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Bonsor Centre for 55-plus, at 6533 Nelson St. The event is targeted towards grandparents and their grandkids.
Thrift store helps raise $10,000 for low-income Burnaby schools

Thrift store helps raise $10,000 for low-income Burnaby schools

Last week was a good one for Peggy Woodruff. As treasurer of the Burnaby Association for South East Side (BASES for short), she got to cut $10,000 in cheques for programs, supplies and equipment for Edmonds-area schools.
Hillview holds annual Easter egg hunt

Hillview holds annual Easter egg hunt

Wee ones in Burnaby were hopping down the bunny trail this past weekend, in search of sweets and surprises. It was all part of Hillview Preschool's ninth annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 28. "It was great.
Mom gives birth on Burnaby Hospital window ledge

Mom gives birth on Burnaby Hospital window ledge

A mother has given birth on a window ledge at Burnaby Hospital – and it’s not the first time.
Volunteers help restore Deer Lake Brook

Volunteers help restore Deer Lake Brook

Waterway is important habitat for at least two endangered species

Heights association looking for pieces of school's history

Glimore Community School celebrating 100th anniversary

Top 5 things to do in Burnaby this weekend

Quidditch, Earth Hour, art exhibits and more
Quidditch returns to Burnaby with national championship

Quidditch returns to Burnaby with national championship

Burnaby residents strolling through Central Park this weekend might be in for a close encounter with a fast-moving snitch and a couple of seekers in hot pursuit. Fans of the Harry Potter books and movies will recognize those terms from author J.K.