Choose a small, self-fertile pear variety and plant it in a roomy pot with good soil so it can grow well inside. Give your ...

If you have a small yard, you may have discounted the idea of growing fruit trees. This compact, sun-loving citrus with ...

If you love pomegranates (or grenadine), it's a fruit that can get pricey fast. Save money and have some fun planting a tree, ...

CORVALLIS — It’s the time of year when fruit trees are on the minds of beginning and experienced backyard enthusiasts. More and more homeowners are adding fruit trees to their landscape and now’s the ...

Growing your own private orchard is more feasible than ever. For one thing semidwarf and dwarf trees are readily available, and pruning techniques can keep even standard-size trees at a manageable ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

Figs are a delightful option for home gardeners, combining sweet, rich flavor and ease of care. Once established, fig trees require minimal maintenance, are drought-tolerant, and can adapt to various ...

Archaeologists have traced the cultivation of the date palm—also known as Phoenix dactylifera—back millennia. Centuries later, this tree's delicious fruits remain a staple in cuisines around the world ...

Evergreen fruit trees, including lemon trees, other citrus varieties, and avocado, don’t require a chilling or dormant period ...

Late fall and winter are prime time for planting trees in Louisiana. If you’re interested in adding some fruit trees to your ...

For Sam Van Aken, grafting — a horticultural practice of joining two or more plants together — is about more than just creating the best harvest. It's a way to preserve trees, particularly varieties ...