Tu B’Shvat, the new year for fruit trees, the 15 th day of the Hebrew month of Shvat, marks the cutoff point of that year’s ...

From the humble potato to the towering Douglas fir, poets hoping to write about our state have plenty to work with.

To do this, find an actively growing but slightly matured shoot on a lemon tree and cut a small section just below the leaf.

Citrus trees often bear more fruit than they can support. Forgetting to thin the fruit in time can compromise the tree's health and your harvest.

The math that describes the branching pattern of trees in nature also holds for trees depicted in art—and may even underlie ...

American Fruit Grower Editor David Eddy says some things never change: You don’t cut your way to long-term success — you ...

If you want to plant a fruit tree in your backyard to grow your own apples or pears, consider whether you'll need more than ...

Abbey Roy is a mom of three girls who make every day an adventure. She writes to maintain her sanity. You can probably reach ...

The apple crop was extremely variable this year. Some trees produced beautiful crops of apples while others produced a small crop or, in some cases, a crop of very small apples. There were also ...

For apple scab, do one spray now while the tree is dormant and the tips of the buds are green. Spray again later in winter ...

Gifting flowers is now a common tradition on Valentine's Day to show someone how much you love them. So here are some of the ...

Shady areas in landscapes and gardens require plants that need or tolerate shade. If you need ideas, attend the class “Some ...