Orcharding requires effort, but the resulting yields of fresh fruit make it all worthwhile. One of the most important aspects of growing fruit trees is pruning. This applies to large commercial and ...

Prior to launching PlantOGram – an American-made fruit tree gifting company – nearly two decades ago, gardening was solely a backyard hobby for husband-and-wife duo Mickey and Vicky Popat.

Some soft cherries correlated to low nitrogen, but only in extreme cases. Her data showed no difference in calcium concentrations between firm and soft fruit. In fact, the site with the highest ...

Fruit trees need suitable climates, well-drained soil, proper planting, and maintenance throughout the season. It takes some planning and work to get them established, but once you do it's a joy to ...

Many dwarf fruit trees are easy to grow in containers, indoors or outdoors, or both. One somewhat less common fruit tree choice is the dwarf fig, which does well in colder zones outdoors in summer but ...

That's because this product and similar synthetic fertilizers can hobble helpful microorganisms and decrease soil quality. If these concerns resonate with you, consider a natural alternative for your ...

In this installment of the ‘Agronometrics In Charts’ series, we take a look at the impact of weather on U.S. agriculture.

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Contemporary artist Sam Van Aken is bringing the “Tree of 40 Fruit” to Temple University’s main campus in Philadelphia. This art project is a single grafted tree that produces 40 varieties ...

Dwarf fruit trees are perfect for small gardens, patios or even containers. Photo / Pexels But realistically, there is more to the correct selection of trees than being able to reach that last ...