Remember our long chilly spring, when we were wondering if summer would ever come? Well, welcome to August, where the heat just keeps coming. There are still plenty of plant-related activities listed ...

Picking a type of fruit to grow is only the first step. When choosing fruit trees for your garden, the type of fruit you select is only one of many things to consider. You might begin by deciding, for ...

The permaculture practice of 'fruit tree guilds' involves specific plantings to support an optimized food yield. A fruit tree guild is a group of plants carefully selected to work in support of a ...

CORVALLIS — It’s the time of year when fruit trees are on the minds of beginning and experienced backyard enthusiasts. More and more homeowners are adding fruit trees to their landscape and now’s the ...

Any time you plant a fruit tree, you're making an investment in the future. Just how long you reap the rewards of your efforts depends on which fruit you choose. Some trees, such as peaches, live just ...

Feasting on fruit that you grew yourself, in your own garden, is the dream. The flavor is often better, and things work out considerably cheaper. Besides, fitting in a greengrocer or a supermarket run ...