After spending much of the previous day discussing the negative effects of too much supply on tree fruit prices, Tuesday’s ...

Pruning your pear tree regularly not only increases your fruit yield and protects the plant from disease, it's also necessary for structural support.

Plus, a California native that can make do with little, if any, summer water and tolerate light shade and imperfect soil ...

A panel of tree fruit growers told the Oregon Board of Agriculture during its Dec. 3 meeting that they struggled because of overburdensome regulations, high labor costs and low returns.

Ever looked out at your garden in winter and wondered if you should bother with pruning? It can feel odd to fuss over plants ...

WENATCHEE – It's not often that hundreds of Washington’s orchard owners, farm managers and fruit industry leaders spend much of their annual conference discussing how to grow and harvest fewer crops.

Naturally sweet and full of fiber, pears are packed with heart- and gut-healthy nutrients—but eating too many can cause ...

Plant now, enjoy the benefits next spring ...

The last couple of years have been a bumpy ride in the orchard, and it didn’t matter if it was an apple, cherry or pear ...

Wood ashes don't have to be disposed of. They can actually be useful in your garden, but only if you know how to use them ...

DEHRADUN: As environmentalists continue to protest the felling of over 6,000 trees for a highway project in Uttarkashi, ...

Desert Fruits: Deserts are often perceived as harsh, barren landscapes where very few plants can survive. With extreme heat, limited rainfall, and dry soil, the desert does not appear to be a place ...