When buying bananas at the supermarket, you’ll see they come from countries such as Ecuador or the Philippines. And you could ...

Last week, while I was going to town, a neighbor and friend from church asked me what I knew was an orange-like small tree that begins with C. He knew that I understood plants. I said, “Calamondin.” I ...

Visakhapatnam: Foggy weather and low temperatures in morning hours, over the past few weeks, have left mango growers in parts ...

My friend Michael Janik, a certified arborist, is a fruit tree wizard. In his monthly newsletter for February, he writes that it is now time to […] ...

Like ferns and the tides, community conservation groups come and go. Many achieve their goal. Volunteers restore a local ...

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 ...

THERE are not many things in your life you can get free – but there is an easy way to get your hands on a lifetime supply worth of fruit and veggies without spending a penny. Lifelong ...

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

Dear Neil: Is it too early to apply a broad-leafed weedkiller spray? I have a ton of dandelions and clover.

A number of readers have inquired as to the status of garden soil or landscaped ground following a fire.

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 ...

My hero is Larry Enter. Enter is a Master Gardener from Watertown who grows perfect apples on his 155 trees. Apples from my two trees turn out…let’s just say “less than perfect.” Enter ...