There may be a lot of snow on the ground, but spring is still on its way, and the gardeners are itching to make plans for ...

Kohntopp, who has led canine pathogen detection in Florida and California, is running her dogs through trials with Washington ...

I like the idea of a “low maintenance” garden, so long as it’s also beautiful and wholesome for people, wildlife, and the ...

Fruit trees require a significant investment of money and time, so give yours the best possible chance to thrive by growing ...

Gardeners who have fruit trees in their gardens are being urged to do one task now to ensure they have a "lovely crop" in the ...

As late February approaches, commercial orchard owners, home growers and researchers prepare for the inevitable task of pruning.

the production of fruit, and the overall aesthetics of the area. Preparation involves disinfecting, sharpening, and oiling tools such as loppers, hand-pruners, pole-saws, backpack pruners, and more.

Few plants can thrive in the cold embrace of clay soil, but the eight trees and bushes in our lineup persevere and even ...

A recent survey of Pacific Northwest cherry orchards uncovered the presence of a new dieback pathogen in the region — one ...

A trip to less industrialized -tropical and subtropical regions of the world can be very enlightening in some unexpected ways ...

Best homemade tomato sauce or ketchup recipe from homegrown cherry tomatoes. Full recipe: -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: "5 Fruit Tree & Veggie Patch Questions" -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- ...

Early blooming trees, such as flowering apricots and cherries, are beginning to blossom, signaling the arrival of spring.