Growing apples in your own backyard sounds fun and satisfying, however, before planting apple trees, consider the growing ...

Growing heirloom apple trees is becoming increasingly popular among home gardeners. With their hardy parentage, heirlooms are resilient and fairly easy to grow. There are dwarf and semi-dwarf ...

The warm weather we've experienced in Greater Columbus this past week has many a gardener itching to get outside and plant something. This past week I saw the first fruit trees available for purchase ...

January may seem like a strange time to head back into the garden, but there is one specific job that gardeners need to do ...

A garden is more than just a pretty backdrop or a source of homegrown produce -- it's a living system, and the plants you choose can play a powerful role in supporting its health and biodiversity.

If you’re dreaming of picking apples or pears from your own garden in the fall, here are some recommendations for success ...

Dear Master Gardener: Will you please write about growing apricot and cherry trees in northern Minnesota? Answer: Apricots need two varieties for cross-pollination. Two University of Minnesota apricot ...