Did you know that winter is the best season to plant a new tree in Alameda? Margie Siegal shares lots of tips for adding ...

Many people depend on feeders to draw hummingbirds into their yard, but several fruit plants can also work like a dinner bell ...

USA TODAY spoke with apple breeders, growers and researchers to find the secrets of one of America's most popular fruits.

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The resilient, native fruit has a cult following and could be small farms’ hedge against climate change in a fast-warming world.

Q: I am planning a permaculture garden on my half-acre lot. I know it’s best to plant fruit trees first. Which fruit trees fare best in this region? I would love apple, peach, plum, cherry and ...

Think of it as tucking your trees in for their winter rest — the better they sleep, the stronger they'll grow. Your future self will thank you when spring arrives and your fruit trees burst into ...

Pruning apple trees has many benefits. It can prevent damaged tree limbs from harming other branches and increase airflow between branches, reducing potential fungal diseases, says Eric North, program ...