• Before the heat and dry air of spring and summer, update your irrigation system to in-line drip, flexible tubing with ...

Clarke warns that deer are a major problem in establishing fruit, berry, and nut plants and recommends creating a protected growing space with fencing and other materials. Not only do deer eat the ...

Growing your own fruit at home is easier than you might think—even in limited spaces. With the right selection of plants and a little care, you can enjoy fresh, homegrown fruit throughout the year.

For those living in flats without any outdoor space or somewhere with big winter/summer fluctuations, indoor trees let you ...

Aronia berry, also known as chokeberry, is a native fruit increasingly known for its health benefits, but producers are ...

Tomatoes are easy to grow, both in the greenhouse and in the garden. They do well in pots and growing bags so are perfect for ...

They arrived in Galveston, Texas, where they were transported in 17 train cars to California and their final destination in the Coachella Valley. The last in this trio of illustrious fruit-growing ...

A potato grower asked me an interesting question. He wanted to know how flowering affects tuber yield and whether it even ...

Chilli peppers are great for adding heat to cooking and are easy to grow, even on a windowsill. Try our best varieties for ...

While February is a great month for pruning, that will also be affected by weather. The weather can dictate when plants begin breaking dormancy. Too many days with 50- to 60-degree temperatures can ...

A few hours each week spent outdoors nurturing fruits, flowers and vegetables can provide exercise, stress reduction, vitamin D and a better diet.

Native edible trees and plants have a bounty of benefits to the desert and the people living in it. The trees and plants ...