January begins the annual flight of vegetable, flower, and fruit tree catalogs to your mailbox or inbox. Depending on your level of gardening, the catalogs are starting to arrive frequently and en ...

A single tree that bears 40 different fruits? It's not the product of magic, but years of careful grafting by artist Sam Van Aken. The Tree of 40 Fruit looks like any other tree. But in the spring, it ...

Question: I’m going to be planting some fruit trees this spring, and I’m wondering if it’s better for me to buy the trees in a big pot from a nursery or if I should get them from a mail order place ...

Dear readers: Last week I talked about some of my favorite open-pollinated, local vegetable seed companies. This week, I promised to discuss some of my favorite ornamental and fruit catalogs. So here ...

Growing your own fruits and vegetables can bring you a sense of pride and peace of mind in knowing exactly where your produce originates. Fruit trees in particular add to the landscape of your home ...

It's time to wake up and smell the coffee, gardeners. And while you're at it, you can grow your own - assuming you're patient and willing to protect the plant during freezes. Arabica coffee is among ...

Next time you enjoy a juicy pomegranate, save some seeds to grow your own tree. Growing a pomegranate tree from seed can be a rewarding experience for any gardening enthusiast. These vibrant, ...