The cost of fertilizer is up; crop prices are down. Farmers have struggled through drought, and ranchers sold off huge swaths of their herd. To top it all off, Congress ...

Unprecedented apple drop and market volatility have left farmers struggling to make ends meet, highlighting the need for ...

Columnar trees need regular care, including proper watering, feeding, removal of side shoots, artificial pollination if ...

Identical to a natural forest, a food forest consists of seven layers, each playing a unique role in creating a ...

If a tree has smaller than half-inch holes on the trunk, it likely had an insect borer. Visible holes are made by adult ...

As we celebrate National Eat an Apple Day on Sept. 21, it’s a great time to reflect on the age-old wisdom that has stood the ...

Crabapple trees (Malus spp.) are popular for their beautiful blooms in the spring and colourful fruit in the fall. They can ...

This column is written by the Master Gardeners of Yolo County each month. It provides answers to selected questions that ...

Growing an apple bonsai tree can be a rewarding experience for any gardener. It is a challenging yet satisfying process that ...

Finding the best Apple deals used to be a challenge, but these days? Not so much. Retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H Photo are currently offering some of the best Apple deals on all kinds of ...

Gardeners the world over dread the appearance of aphids on their plants. There are around 4,000 species of these sap-sucking ...

Codling moths become active in spring and particularly target young fruits, making them unsuitable for eating and needing to ...