Q: I have had wormy apples in my Honeycrisp apple tree. Last year, I had the same problem. I was told to spray a fungicide. I also sprayed neem oil. I waited until the apples started to form.

Or perhaps it’s because my community knew more about growing and preserving apples than any other fruit. “It’s not that bad. It’s organic. Just cut the worm out.” I laugh even as I type ...