Q: We have several fruit trees in our backyard. One of them is a plum tree. For the first time, we have lots of plums on the tree. The problem is that the plums keep falling off as soon as they get ...

There’s something so rewarding about picking fresh fruit from your own fruit tree. If you’re interested in cultivating fruit trees in your garden, there are several varieties that can be planted in ...

patting dirt around newly planted fruit tree - Alsu Faskhieva/Getty Images There is an undeniable satisfaction that comes from plucking healthy fruit from your own trees. Should you be looking to get ...

Whether it's a juicy orange or a crisp apple, fresh fruit plucked straight from the tree is one of the sweetest treats around. Luckily, if you live in the right environment, it's more than possible to ...

Despite February’s often cool, damp, and dreary days, it is a harbinger that spring is only a month away and can inspire North Bay gardeners to begin planning, preparing and getting an early start on ...

Deciding when to plant a fruit tree depends on several factors. The ideal planting time for bare-root trees is different from the planting time for container-grown trees. The type of fruit tree, as ...

Fruit trees bear many gifts: spring blossoms for bees and other pollinators, summer shade for birds’ nests and fruit for whomever gets there first — you, the birds, or raccoons. Some diseases and ...