Apple orchards throughout the Northeast witnessed a spate of rapid apple-tree decline (RAtD) in the past few years. It was ...

This is called grafting, allowing you to benefit from the healthy rootstock of one ... enough to support the tree in crop. Follow our guide to growing an espalier apple tree.

Contemporary artist Sam Van Aken merged art and science with his “Tree of 40 Fruits.” Many artists work with paint, clay, or ...

Blossom trees, such as crab apple and flowering cherries, are among the most inspiring sights of spring and offer brilliant ...

I finally made the journey north to meet John Bunker — a farmer in his 70s who arguably knows more about apple varieties than ...

Sprawling orchards might come to mind when we think of fruit trees, but even the tiniest garden can offer fresh pickings for the fruit bowl. To make that a reality, though, you'll need to select ...

Many people love fresh fruit, but it isn’t easy to grow in today’s smaller yards. Luckily, many dwarf fruit trees are ...

It makes the tree easier to prune and the fruit easier to pick. This decorative method was often used traditional walled kitchen gardens and is perfectly suited to growing fruit in the smaller garden.