Heading to the local orchard for some apple picking is a timeless fall tradition. In order to keep it going, make sure you ...

“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, or gold,” says Ervin. “The fruit will still be firm when picked and will ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Key Points Fruit trees require year-round care starting in autumn after the harvest. Good hygiene is key to preventing ...

DOOR COUNTY (WLUK) -- The tart cherry harvest continues across Door County, and many producers are using mechanical shakers to get the fruit off the the trees. The owner of Meleddy Cherry Farm near ...

Fruit trees don't give you that instant return that annuals or even perennials do. They usually take a few years to take off, to grow enough and bud and be able to produce fruit. You can forget about ...

Got a fruit tree in the backyard that you don’t pick? Or raspberries and blueberries you can’t pick fast enough? If this is your challenge, its time to sign up your tree for gleaning with the Spokane ...