Growing a peach tree from a pit lets you enjoy the fun of raising a tree, even though it won’t match the parent fruit. Starting with a clean, dried pit and giving the seed a cold rest helps it sprout ...

You can grow cherries indoors with an eye toward fruit, beauty, or both. You should look for dwarf and semi-dwarf varieties first and foremost, but since your fruit harvest will likely be minimal, you ...

Garrett Sorber, co-owner of Radical Roots Nursery, a fruit and flower nursery in Maine ...

So, you want to grow an avocado tree from seed? It’s not only a fun off-season activity, especially for kids, but it’s also very easy.

Participants will learn basic tree anatomy and how it relates to proper tree structure, weight management and fruitwood ...

So, you want to grow an avocado tree from seed? It’s not only a fun off-season activity, especially for kids, but it’s also very easy. Just know that since avocados are tropical plants, they won’t ...

Dwarf apple trees are a great option for those who want to grow fruit but have a small yard. They have certain care needs to ensure a steady supply of fruit.

Peach trees can be grown in cooler zones, but they shouldn't be left to fend for themselves in winter. Learn how to best ...

You can grow apples in Southern California, but you must select low-chill varieties. Trees should be labeled with the chill ...

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Plus, a California native that can make do with little, if any, summer water and tolerate light shade and imperfect soil ...

We'd all love an orchard with unlimited fruit trees, a cornucopia of variety that goes on for acres. But a massive fruit orchard isn't in the cards for many home gardeners. Most of us are lucky if we ...