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 ...

Fresh fruit is a great source of nutrients, fiber, vitamins, antioxidants, and flavor. Eating it can lead to better health. However, it can take 7 to 10 years after planting fruit trees to get to a ...

If you've ever assumed a backyard full of fruit trees isn't your gardening style, you're not alone. Maybe you love the idea of growing fresh, juicy citrus. But you've always figured you don't have the ...

If you have an invasive tree in your backyard, it can be difficult to know what to do. For trees that produce fruit, harvesting the crops seems like a reasonable way to deal with them. Most invasive ...

The world of fruit is far more expansive and exciting — not to mention flavorful — than the dozen or so varieties on offer at your local supermarket would suggest. Ever try a translucent white ...

That orange or mango tree in your backyard is lonely. Find an exotic companion for it Saturday at the Tropical Fruit Tree & Edible Plant Sale in West Palm Beach. The biannual sale, from 9 a.m. to 2 ...

Fruit trees are a source of beauty, enjoyment and nourishment in the home landscape. Their spring blooms and fall leaves brighten the yard. Their lush green canopies provide shady places to picnic and ...

Why this matters: Beaumont spent some $4,000 to plant fruit trees to improve area resident's access to fresh fruits. The city of Beaumont has recently planted fruit trees to help combat the city's ...

33% of Americans report saving $100 a month by growing a garden.