January begins the annual flight of vegetable, flower, and fruit tree catalogs to your mailbox or inbox. Depending on your level of gardening, the catalogs are starting to arrive frequently and en ...

Question: I’m going to be planting some fruit trees this spring, and I’m wondering if it’s better for me to buy the trees in a big pot from a nursery or if I should get them from a mail order place ...

Dear readers: Last week I talked about some of my favorite open-pollinated, local vegetable seed companies. This week, I promised to discuss some of my favorite ornamental and fruit catalogs. So here ...

Growing your own fruits and vegetables can bring you a sense of pride and peace of mind in knowing exactly where your produce originates. Fruit trees in particular add to the landscape of your home ...

It's time to wake up and smell the coffee, gardeners. And while you're at it, you can grow your own - assuming you're patient and willing to protect the plant during freezes. Arabica coffee is among ...

Mulberry trees are a delightful addition to any garden, offering not only shade and ornamental beauty but also a delicious bounty of fruit. While they are generally low-maintenance, understanding ...

March is the month to plant for fruit trees, as bare-root trees, which are easier to handle, are available. Now our early-blooming trees — especially the wild plums — are celebrating the returning ...

A single tree that bears 40 different fruits? It's not the product of magic, but years of careful grafting by artist Sam Van Aken. The Tree of 40 Fruit looks like any other tree. But in the spring, it ...