“Asian pears are ready to pick and eat as soon as their skin is no longer green and has changed to shades of brown, russet, ...

CORVALLIS — It’s the time of year when fruit trees are on the minds of beginning and experienced backyard enthusiasts. More and more homeowners are adding fruit trees to their landscape and now’s the ...

If you’ve ever wrestled with an overgrown fruit tree, you know the struggle: branches reaching for the sky, fruit hiding in a tangled mess and those pesky suckers popping up everywhere. But don’t ...

This video explores the growth of Salak (Salacca zalacca), a palm tree species native to Java and Sumatra in Indonesia. The creator shares their experience of purchasing the fruit and plans to provide ...

5 things to do in the garden this week: Fruit trees. Now through winter and into early spring is when Eureka lemons are ready for harvest. You will find a few Eureka lemons on the tree at any time of ...

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 ...

Pruning at the wrong time can harm your tree and lead to less fruit, so timing really matters. Avoid pruning when trees are leafing out, during late summer, or in wet conditions to prevent stress and ...