The newest inductee in the Wilkes County Agricultural Hall of Fame is a retired pastor and veteran orchardist known for sharing his knowledge of grafting apple trees with others.

Pecans, America's only native major nut, have a storied history in the United States. Today, American trees produce hundreds ...

The pecan derives its name from the Algonquin “pakani,” which means “a nut too hard to crack by hand.” Rich in fat and easy ...

What is a Backyard Orchard?A backyard orchard is a small-scale fruit-growing area near a residence that offers benefits such as fresh produce, economic savings, and environmental improvements. These ...

If you live in an area where it rains often and the soil is usually damp as a result, you'll want to focus on fruit trees ...

Kiwi is one of the most nutrient-rich fruits you can eat. It’s loaded with vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, fiber, and folate ...

These delicious fruit trees are native to the United States and can grow across a range of zones - and fall is the perfect time to plant one.

Growing fruit trees at home may seem daunting, especially in urban settings with limited space. But with the right techniques, even a small terrace or balcony can turn into a fruitful mini orchard.

Have you ever grafted a fruit tree? All fruit trees must be grafted to reliably reproduce a tree that will yield the same fruit. If you plant an apple seed, you will get an apple tree, but you ...

Left to their own devices, some fruit trees will offer up a good harvest each year. But if you follow a seasonal care plan, you’re giving your fruit trees the best chance to reward you with bumper ...

Not long ago, while walking down Bethlehem Road in Jerusalem, I spotted a tree unlike any I had ever seen before. It had both pink and red flowers which, upon closer examination, belonged to the same ...