Will your kids be bobbing for apples this Halloween? Steve Jones, the Plant Man, shares some thoughts on the role of harvested fruits and vegetables in Halloween celebrations, including a look at bobbing for apples. While he's at it, Steve alerts us to the possibility of growing our own apple trees, taking advantage of some of the fast-growing varieties available. And don't just think of the fruit: in spring, blooming apple trees make as striking a statement in your landscaping as any flowering tree.