The process can be complex, but the results are incredibly satisfying—and delicious. What's better than homegrown fruit? Whether it's apples, peaches, or pears, the possibilities are endless—and the ...

My friend has a great fig tree, and I would like to grow one like it in my yard. What is the best way to root a piece of his tree? — Larry Haley Figs are easy to propagate from dormant, hardwood ...

These garden favorites can multiply into free plants for spring if you act now, but waiting just a few more weeks means missing this year's propagation window.

This week, gardening columnist Don Kinzler answers questions about when to cut back geraniums grown from cuttings over the winter, where to prune a burning bush with rabbit damage, and more. Reader ...

No matter the time of the year, it's pretty easy to source an avocado, but have you ever stopped to consider growing your own? Even if you're not particularly green-fingered, you can create a ...

The best time to take a cutting from a money tree is in the morning when the plant is the most hydrated and least stressed. Choose a healthy stem that’s a few inches long with several leaves. You want ...

Keith Borglum likes to eat well. And that greed for ever more variety and freshness compels him to graft. Not the financial kind. The woody kind. The medical practice management consultant starts, ...

APTOS >> The rare and experimental will be showcased Sunday, Jan. 10, at the annual fruit-tree scion exchange at Cabrillo College. Hosted by the Monterey Bay chapter of the California Rare Fruit ...

What's better than homegrown fruit? Whether it's apples, peaches, or pears, the possibilities are endless—and the local flavor and freshness can't be overstated. The best way to get even more of these ...