This time-lapse captures the journey of an apricot tree. It begins by extracting the seed from a fresh fruit, placing it in ...

It’s always useful to keep in mind that when we buy a certain variety of fruit tree we are the beneficiaries of clonal propagation; that is, the fruit we harvest is coming from canopy growth (called a ...

The soil you should use to grow pits must be biologically active. In other words, use something that has compost in it or try with just compost alone. Use a suitable container, or one with ample ...

A winter landscape can seem stark and muted. But look carefully and you’ll find beauty: Curves of tree limbs and zig-zags of twigs that are hidden by foliage in warm seasons.

Winter doesn’t mean your garden has to look bare and lifeless. While most plants hunker down for the cold season, certain ...

Nevada City’s Felix Gillet died in January 1908. 100 years later in 2008 Nevada City Council proclaimed January 27 Felix ...

The John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum (8601 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, www.fws.gov/refuge/John_Heinz) will host “Groundhog Day Celebration” on January 31. Visitors are invited to ...

It seems counter-intuitive, but cutting back apricot trees can actually lead to more fruit production. Learn when, where, and how to prune your apricot tree.

Its paper catalog is available for free, “and always will be,” according to its website. This year’s edition offers over 380 ...

The spiky desert succulents typically blossom beginning in late February. But this season, many started growing flowers up to ...

Residents and visitors who'd like to help grow Minnesota forests can start this winter by collecting black spruce cones and ...

Turn the heat down to a simmer, season the pot with salt, and let the flavors cook together for a minute or two. Serve the ...