Sam Van Aken, an artist and professor at Syracuse University, managed to graft different stone fruit plants such as peaches, plums, apricots, nectarines and cherries together to create a single tree ...

If you want to add hybrid fruit trees to your garden, you’re in for a sweet treat. Hybrid fruit trees are generally easier to grow than standard varieties, as they offer greater adaptability and ...

Challenging UNDATED (CNN) -- The first time Sam Van Aken saw tree branches being grafted and grown onto other trees, he likened it to Frankenstein. Yet, when the process became a full-time fascination ...

Each variety of pear has its own unique flavor profile and texture, meaning that some are better eaten fresh with cheese, ...

Many gardeners dream of having a small orchard of fruit trees, but fruit trees take up a lot of space. Even just a few can quickly occupy an entire backyard garden. That's where this magical wonder ...

Q: Do I need a fancy produce wash for my fruits and vegetables? A: According to the Food and Drug Administration, water alone does the job when it comes to cleaning produce. Soap, detergent or ...

SYRACUSE, New York (WISH) – There’s a tree on Syracuse University’s campus that’s a little different than most – it bears 40 different kinds of fruit. Sam Van Aken, an artist and professor at the ...

We have all likely been told to “eat your vegetables,” but has anyone ever suggested that you should eat the rainbow? It’s no secret that fruits and vegetables are a very important part of a healthy ...

Fruit is widely regarded as a healthy food — but is there such a thing as too much? In a recent video, a Harvard researcher sets out to explore the nutritional nuances of this popular food group. Nick ...