It is truly AMAZING how much fruit diminutive (a.k.a. dwarf, tiny) trees can produce in a small amount of space. This is great news for urban and suburban farmers, even if you are farming in pots on a ...

In a current world of news turmoil and A/C tune-ups, it can feel like there’s nothing to look forward to. But we would counter with a two decades-strong program geared toward gardening, education, and ...

A fruit tree can thrive or die based on where, how and when it is planted, as well as how often it is watered. Knowing how to care for a fruit tree can make all the difference in how much it will ...

OSU extension espaliered fruit trees Marc, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.jpg Espaliered fruit trees, usually apples, can be trained in a variety of designs, but are typically supported along straight, horizontal ...

Amid the sunshine and fruit trees on his 10,000-acre ranch near Arvin, Calif., Joseph Di Giorgio, 71, imperiously watched workmen pour concrete for what will be the world’s largest winery. Like many a ...

LORAIN, Ohio – The South Lorain Branch of the Lorain Public Library System is expanding its urban farm this fall, thanks to a new micro-grant aimed at empowering youth to tackle climate change. As ...

WINONA, Minn. — The various types of berries Blue Fruit Farm offers are so unique, owners Jim Riddle and Joyce Ford have turned the tables, teaching local extension about growing them. "There's just ...

Feeding fruit trees the wrong fertilizer can reduce fruit production. Healthy fruit trees need gentle, balanced fertilizers that support steady growth instead of quick, forceful feeding. Avoid strong ...

In 1999, Greg Peterson wanted to plant a fruit tree orchard in his friend’s backyard. He had already planted his own fruit trees on a less-than-one-acre plot near 16th Street and Bethany Home Road, ...