Fruits bring year-round interest to your garden as well as a sense of achievement gained by growing and harvesting your own ...

University of Minnesota Extension will host a hands-on apple tree pruning workshop on Thursday, March 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Apple Creek Orchard in Faribault. Special thanks to ...

There is a specific kind of magic that happens when you pluck a sun-warmed peach or a crisp apple directly from a tree you ...

DANVILLE — Just because you don't see fruit growing in the winter, that doesn't mean work stops around the orchard. Calvin ...

Its officially time to prune your fruit trees! I know it seems like an odd time to be pruning your apple, pear, plum, and cherries, but the deep part of winter is the perfect time to start trimming.

A guide to when and how to prune fan-trained fruit trees for healthy trees and bumper crops, including tips for training ...

In February, you can already spot the first signs of the approaching spring. Delicate buds form on branches, and some early ...

The first time I saw an espaliered peach tree spread-eagled against a brick wall, I was shocked. The branches had been pinioned in place and forced to adhere to an arbitrary growth habit that seemed ...

Fruit plants can bring soluble fiber, the kind that gels in water and helps slow digestion, into everyday meals, and they turn patios and backyards into small orchards at the same time. From quick ...

Special guest Robin Adair from Arbour Crest Tree Services has some tips on tree preservation, dealing with pests, watering ...

If you're hoping for a vibrant garden with lots of blooms this spring, you can prune these 10 plants as early as February. Here's how it makes a difference.

In advance of the fruit tree pruning demonstration, here is a brief reminder of the principles of fruit tree pruning. Proper pruning shapes the tree to allow good sun exposure. This encourages optimal ...