Start with a common variety from your local grocer. Archaeologists have traced the cultivation of the date palm—also known as Phoenix dactylifera—back millennia. Centuries later, this tree's delicious ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sharon Radisch What are dates—and why should you give a fig about these natural treats? Eaten on its own, a date is a nutritious ...

When you think about how to start your own pollinator garden, where does your mind drift to? For some people, the idea of cultivating a pollinator retreat comes with the thought of delicate blooms and ...

CORVALLIS — It’s the time of year when fruit trees are on the minds of beginning and experienced backyard enthusiasts. More and more homeowners are adding fruit trees to their landscape and now’s the ...

Picking a type of fruit to grow is only the first step. When choosing fruit trees for your garden, the type of fruit you select is only one of many things to consider. You might begin by deciding, for ...