The fascinating journey of a plum seed to a young tree is documented in this time-lapse video, showcasing the intricate process of germination from the moment the seed is planted until the first ...

Growing a lemon tree (or any citrus tree, for that matter) from seed is easy. However, because lemon trees are hybrids and most of them are grafted, their seeds produce seedlings that are not ...

It’s always useful to keep in mind that when we buy a certain variety of fruit tree we are the beneficiaries of clonal propagation; that is, the fruit we harvest is coming from canopy growth (called a ...

The days are getting longer and there’s a hint of spring in the air, so it's time to get outdoors ...

The soil you should use to grow pits must be biologically active. In other words, use something that has compost in it or try with just compost alone. Use a suitable container, or one with ample ...

The recent foggy days with temperatures in the 20s and 30s were not what we expect to experience during this month. But the morning walks still had a lot to offer. The stillness of this calm foggy ...

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Bob Dylan Throughout the recent cold snap, my days revolve around feeding the wood stove. Other heat sources have their place in efficiency, ease, ...

YOU might think there is very little to do in a ­winter garden, be­sides sweeping up soggy leaves and mulching your beds. But ...

Grown from hundreds of seeds that went to the moon on Apollo 14, the arboreal oddities were almost lost to history. A moon tree stands tall, illuminated from behind by artificial lights, at NASA's ...

Professional gardeners have shared their recommended essential jobs to do in the garden during February, come rain or shine.