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 ...

TIME TO FINISH up our short course on pruning and go out and tackle your orchards and yard. Today is the start of early-mid-winter and, with this beginning, let us start on pruning your entire yard.

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

Apples, plums, cherries and walnuts are exported to buyers across Europe, where they are prized for their consistent shape, colour and flavour, according to Pavel Vieru, head of global strategy at ...

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 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 ...

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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 ...

Martin specifically recommends the dwarf fig Ficus carica ‘Fignomenal’ as her top pick for growing in pots. This pint-sized ...

At the Nupqu Native Plant Nursery in the Canadian province of British Columbia, sulfur buckwheat seedlings fill Styrofoam trays. It’s October, the end of the growing season, and each is just a small ...

Dreaming of harvesting peaches, plums, apples or figs from your own backyard? Growing delicious homegrown fruit starts with ...

Learning how to grow an apricot tree from a seed is a rewarding experience for gardeners who enjoy nurturing plants from the very beginning. While many people choose to buy young trees from nurseries, ...