The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

Sometimes growers just want to try something new in their garden. How about an ancient fruit with edible leaves? How about ...

A date palm tree can strike an imposing figure in any backyard. The slow-growing trees can grow as single or multi-stemmed ...

This was the the most lychee I’ve seen on the trees in almost 20 years. This winter was cool like it used to be.’ ...

Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, as well as Rocky Vista University (U.S.), show that ...

SERIES 36 | Episode 15. Healthy crops of healthy home-grown fruit is one of the delights of summer. To reap the rewards, and bit of preparation and care over winter is key to success.

Ebay listings show Fremont growers selling 30 fresh loquat leaves for around $6, or 8 pounds of fruit for $65. There are reportedly more than 900 varieties of loquat tree, each yielding fruits of ...

Fruitmommy, the 'fruit tree whisperer,' revitalizes ailing fruit trees across San Diego County. Skip to content. All Sections. 65°F. ... Leaves on a citrus tree show signs of micronutrient ...

Peach trees are pruned in January or early February just as new growth and major flowering begins. The centers of trees are kept open and up to one-third of the previous year’s growth removed.

Many gardeners prefer growing flowers and small plants, particularly those that produce tasty fruit like tomatoes. Trees are often an afterthought, with few opting to grow one themselves. On ...

All of this information can help you find the essential markers needed to identify a tree. Leaves, bark, twigs, and fruit can make quick work of tree identification. Leaf Shape .

Step-by-Step Guide to Pruning a Peach Tree Step 1: Remove Dead, Diseased, or Damaged Wood. Start by cutting off any branches that are dead, broken, or show signs of disease (such as dark, sunken ...