Fall is typically known as harvest season, but you can plant plenty of fruit trees in your backyard during this season.

You’ve done it—you planted your fruit trees, nurtured them through spring blossoms, and watched them proudly bear fruit ...

Unlike garden beds with spring flowers or vegetable patches, fruit trees should not be given slow-release fertilizers or compost before winter. Unless soil test results suggest otherwise, fertilizing ...

Usually, you don’t have to worry about the actual grafting part – most bare-root and container-grown trees are sold readily grafted, so you’ll just need to check the label to make sure you’re buying a ...

From plans for spring harvest to spacing tips to planting basics, there’s a steady stream of tasks to do and things to look ...

The art of assembling a beautiful charcuterie board (a curated platter of meats, cheeses, fruits, and crackers) has become a ...

How does sugar stack up against alternatives such as honey, agave and sweeteners? And the signs you’re eating too much ...

Master Gardeners, that’s who. And who are these master gardener volunteers? The approximately 90 master gardeners in Tuolumne ...

No matter when you choose to eat them, pears offer a wealth of health benefits. A standout one is that "pears are one of the highest-fiber fruits you can eat," says Young. Indeed, just one medium pear ...

When it comes to fiber, pears beat out apples, offering about 23% more fiber on average. That said, both fruits are packed ...

Poor pollination, pests, or lack of sunlight can keep fruit from developing fully, so create a bee-friendly, sunny ...

SOMETIMES an outside space comes on your radar that is so different, unusual and beautiful, that you just have to share it. Last week, I watched Steve Mills win the inaugural Gardena Top of the ...