Similar to honeydew, cantaloupe thrives in well-drained, sandy loamy soil. Sears says you can jump-start the process by ...

patting dirt around newly planted fruit tree - Alsu Faskhieva/Getty Images There is an undeniable satisfaction that comes from plucking healthy fruit from your own trees. Should you be looking to get ...

Starting an edible garden can make it easier for you to eat healthy and avoid rising grocery costs. You have access to fresh, organic fruits and veggies right outside your door, and can also take ...

Fruit trees aren't just for fresh, homegrown harvests—many varieties also provide plenty of shade, creating a cooler ...

Questions? Go to the Spokane County Master Gardener website, www.spokane-county.wsu.edu/Spokane/eastside/. Pollination charts are at treefruit.wsu.edu/orchard ...

Growing fruit trees in your backyard is a rewarding way to enjoy fresh, organic produce at home. Some fruit trees grow faster ...

A thinning cut removes the branch at its junction with the trunk or limb. This type of cut is demonstrated on a tree in early spring at the University of Maine Agriculture and Forest Experiment ...