These fruit trees are simple to grow on a deck, patio, balcony, or in a sunny spot in a greenhouse, conservatory, or porch ...

Tim Calhoun operates a small orchard and fruit distribution business about 2 miles off the Yakima River. Walking through rows ...

I made this oak’s acquaintance courtesy of “Plants for the Winter Garden” (Timber Press, 2024), by Warren Leach. The author ...

So, to minimize those reasons to prune, select plants of an appropriate size. Other reasons to prune would be to shape up a ...

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

A new hoard of 30,000 seeds, including those from Africa, was added to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in late October, ...

Its vibrant purple petals notwithstanding, the saffron flower (Crocus sativus) is valued primarily for what hides beneath ...

Knowing how to grow an apple tree means you enjoy success with one of the most popular fruits in the world. Apple trees are ...

The little tree in Josh Smith's yard at the base of Bear Mountain resembled an alder, the scrappy and familiar Alaskan shrub.

The scientific name of the coconut is Cocos nucifera. This specific epithet, “nucifera,” means “nut-bearing” in Latin, aptly ...

Want to grow an avocado tree? It’s a good project to start in the winter; all you need is an avocado, a clean jar of water, ...