Pruning is an essential garden chore for healthy trees, and you may assume that fruit and shade trees have the same pruning requirements, but they don't.

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Fruit trees aren't always easy to look after, but these varieties are hardy and quick to grow — making them the perfect choice for beginner gardeners.

CORVALLIS — It’s the time of year when fruit trees are on the minds of beginning and experienced backyard enthusiasts. More and more homeowners are adding fruit trees to their landscape and now’s the ...

Many fruit trees in North America need a cold snap to go dormant, but it can get too cold, particularly up north. Turn to this cold-hardy tree for success.

We all enjoy apples, pears, plums, oranges and other fruits that are commonly available in our grocery stores, but there are many other less familiar fruits. This topic was prompted by the upcoming ...

Fruit trees are always a great addition to your garden. As well as looking pretty and making your garden smell great, they also provide quicker and cheaper fruit options than supermarkets and are ...

The idea of picking a ripe apple or juicy peach off of a tree in your own backyard may sound like an out-of-reach dream, but with the right care and proper research, you can turn this fantasy into a ...

Many people dream of picking their own fresh fruit, but they live in areas with long, harsh winters. However, even in these chilling conditions, it's still possible to make lemonade from your very own ...

My neighbor used to have seven Asian persimmon trees planted in his front yard. Come fall, he would be out harvesting the sweet orange fruits. A friend from church had a huge brown turkey fig tree ...