If you long for delicious, fresh fruit from homegrown trees but don’t have a lot of space, look no further than dwarf fruit trees. Dwarf trees, as their name implies, grow to only a fraction of the ...

Many homeowners harbor secret dreams of planting an orchard and becoming more self-sufficient. The cost of fresh fruit can be ...

EARLY SPRING is the ideal time to plant a fruit tree. All fruiting trees that grow in the Pacific Northwest go dormant during the winter months. These trees most easily settle into a new home if they ...

Turn your living room into a mini orchard.

Home gardeners should plant only dwarf apple, pear and cherry trees because they are easier to spray for pests and easier to prune. File Tribune News Service Have you ever thought of growing an apple, ...

After all the unnatural things that plants must endure to get into gardens and landscapes, it is amazing that they are as happy to perform as they are. Most come from very different climates, only to ...

A quiet shift is sweeping British gardens this autumn, as homeowners copy nurseries to revive slow fruit trees nationwide. From allotments to back patios, a simple, professional-style planting routine ...

In January, I recognize the blessing of living in Southern California each time I step into my backyard and see a navel orange tree laden with fruit. As winter sets in, imbibing a daily dose of juicy ...