Winter may look quiet for peach trees, but what you do during dormancy can shape their health, structure, and productivity in ...
Growing a peach tree indoors is possible if you mimic warm, sunny outdoor conditions and meet the tree’s chill-hour needs.
Pruning fruit trees helps maintain size and shape, and it's the best way to control your crop. Here's when to prune fruit trees by season and type of tree.
BOISE, Idaho — You’ve probably noticed that the tree buds are swelling earlier than usual due to our mild winter. So what does that mean for home fruit growers? Garden master Jim Duthie shares tips ...
Question: In my backyard I have apple, peach and apricot trees. Should I prune these three species the same way or take a different approach for each? Answer: Pruning is an important and necessary ...
Q: We moved into our home a year ago in January, and had only three delicious peaches from two existing trees. We redid our yard with a new drip system and rocks a few months ago. As I have no real ...
There’s something about eating fresh, ripe fruit that makes us want to plant the seeds in our yard and grow our own trees. Many fruits are easy to grow from seed, just think about those watermelons ...
An experienced orchardist shares which fruit trees grow quickly and produce reliable harvests for home gardeners. These ...
Propagation is the best way to get fruit trees that yield good fruit and resist disease. Learn three ways to propagate fruit ...
The workshops are part of the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association's annual Organic Orcharding Workshop Series. The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association is set to hold workshops ...