There is something very special about nature in the way that the most colorful seasons are when plants are first waking up and then when they are going to sleep. Spring is when most of our trees and ...

When deciding which plants to bring into your yard, it is essential to consider the climate where you live. Certain plants thrive in a dry climate, while others prefer milder, wetter weather. If you ...

A great way to enjoy eating delicious plants while not having to be outdoors is to grow fruit trees inside your house. However, not all fruit-bearing plants will work in your home, especially large ...

Grape vines will require some of the heftiest pruning of all fruit, with up to 80% to 90% of their growth requiring removal in late winter. Courtesy Johnson County Extension With the 2024 growing ...

Plant your strawberries in well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter, making sure to keep the soil moist but not soggy.   A fig shrub is a shorter, bushier variation of a fig tree that grows ...

Growing fruit adds another dimension to gardening. After having success growing vegetables and flowers, many gardeners start to think about growing fruit. Growing fruit takes patience since it takes a ...

Note: Cotoneaster lacteus, mentioned below, has been recognized as an invasive species that threatens California’s native plant communities. For more, see the Invasive Plant Council (cal-ipc.org).

Q: Last year, my plum tree didn’t have any fruit at all. This spring, it has so many plums that I’m afraid the branches may break! Why? A: This phenomenon is called alternate-year bearing and is very ...

Indoor gardening is no longer confined to just decorative plants and herbs. There is an increasing trend nowadays of ...

Future users of the Meewasin Valley trails in Saskatoon should have access to fresh fruit near the University of Saskatchewan, as 210 fruit-bearing trees were planted along the trail system on ...