An abundance of varieties, each with a different texture, taste and colour, is available to plant in even the smallest garden ...

I make Pflaumenkuchen in the early fall when autumn plums, also known as Italian prune plums or blue plums, are in season.

UC Davis researchers in the Department of Plant Sciences have laid the foundation for understanding the genes that control the ripening process in plums. Po-Kai Huang, a postdoctoral scholar, ...

What's the link between dried fruit and blood sugar? Why portion size, fiber, and glycemic index matter, and how to enjoy dried fruit while minimizing its impacts on your blood sugar.

The raisin industry in California, once a dominant force in global dried fruit production, is undergoing dramatic changes. In a recent ...

Drying, or dehydration, is one of the earliest forms of food preservation. Early populations recognized that the action of the sun and wind could remove water.

When cool fall weather arrives at your garden, you might wonder when and how to prune your tomatoes. Don't worry, we've got you covered with this handy guide.

Cover asparagus and rhubarb beds with a mulch of manure or compost. Store garden supplies and fertilizers in a safe, dry ...

Correct pruning of raspberry bushes is essential. Pruning produces higher yields, helps control diseases and facilitates harvesting and other maintenance chores.

Many gardening practices are also best performed at certain times of the day to ensure the health of your plants.

The Key Benefits of Prunes You might associate prunes with assisting stagnant bowel movements. But dried plums (yes, that’s ...