There may be a lot of snow on the ground, but spring is still on its way, and the gardeners are itching to make plans for this year’s growing season. If you are one of these gardeners, and if you find ...

Fruit trees require some care and upkeep to ensure they produce, but only two types can be pruned in the winter.

If you have already figured out how to map and space your veggie garden, you may be wondering where you can fit in a few fruit trees. For those with limited backyard space, the good news is there are ...

While winter may not seem like the time to garden, it's the best time to graft fresh fruit trees in your yard. Here's what you'll need and the steps to follow.

Time is running out. If you haven’t given your backyard fruit trees their annual dormant pruning, you should get to it as soon as possible. Deciduous trees, including apples, pears, plums, peaches, ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Have you ever picked up a piece of fruit from the grocery store only to find it tastes bland? Perhaps you are fighting fruit tree pests that ruin your backyard harvest. Many gardeners would love to ...