Not every fruit tree can withstand temperatures as cold as 40 degrees below zero. This one can, which may be unsurprising considering where it was discovered.

It can be tough to find a fruiting tree that is frost tolerant. The good news is that one does exist. It grows quickly and it ...

Fruit trees are among the most rewarding types of trees to cultivate. They enhance the beauty of the landscape and produce delicious fruit that can be enjoyed fresh or used in jams and pies. The only ...

BONNERS FERRY, Idaho — This wholesale tree nursery is on an old homestead near Bonners Ferry in northern Idaho and was an apple orchard in the 1920s. It has good water, deep glacial soils, and ...

Take advantage of fig tree hardiness to harvest figs even in cold climates. Learn how to prune fig trees for a bountiful crop and how to prep a fig tree for winter. Many years ago, when I first became ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! It is hard to believe this is the last week of April. Hopefully, most of the cold weather is behind us as we experienced two very chilling nights this week ...

Cooler weather and more rain make autumn a good time to plant fruit trees. While spring is generally considered the ideal planting time for fruit trees, if you didn't get around to it then, you'll get ...

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 ...

It might sound counterintuitive, but landscaping plants that stay green all winter long could use some winter protection.

While many may want warmer than normal weather, Michigan’s fruit crop could become vulnerable to a killing cold temperature if the occasional warmth continues. That’s why the coming colder ...