While blossom might be short-lived, often lasting no more than a week or two, it is no less impressive and beautiful. In fact ...

The fact that apples grown from seedling trees are extremely tart and basically inedible — as opposed to cloned or grafted ...

If left to their own devices, most apple trees grow into large, globe-shaped trees, with the best fruit forming on the tree’s outer perimeter, high above convenient apple-picking height.

Consider growing some productive climbing crops for vertical interest too. Some great options include cucumbers, climbing beans and peas, or vine tomatoes. If you have the space, espalier or ...

Scientists have studied trees depicted in various works of art and found they follow relatively simple mathematical rules also found in branching patterns in nature.

Pay close attention to the flora and fauna growing around you. It may open you up to a world of wonder, appreciation and ...

Growing fruiting apple trees in your yard? Consider growing these companion plants nearby to help ensure you enjoy a ...

Meteorological spring began on March 1 and includes the months of March, April and May. So yay, it's finally spring where we ...

Sara Coleridge, daughter of Samuel Coleridge the poet, wrote verses for children during the mid-1800s and amongst her ditties about gardens and flowers that bloom each month, she is perhaps most ...

The beginning of March is a good time to do some pruning and garden cleanup as well as add some hardy perennials to the landscape. Cool season crops such as peas and sweet peas can be started indoors ...

Here, students made of moss and adorned with flowers learn about aquaponics in a classroom where the dirt floor is dotted with tree stumps and the fish tanks are stocked with real goldfish. This is ...