On Easter Sunday of 2017, the five Perez children were hunting for Easter eggs in their backyard when they smelled something unusual. “Plasticky and rotten eggs,” their dad, Eric Perez, recalled. The ...

With trees ranging from dwarf to standard (right), size selection bcomes crucial. Dwarves are easier to maintain and more productive. An apple orchard may be the quintessential symbol of the good life ...

This week Bessey Nursery tree conservation & why high heat pesticide application isn't a good idea. This week on Backyard Farmer we’ll hear about conservation of our native trees at Bessey Nursery and ...

Many homeowners enjoy growing their own fruit, but they have also learned that they require a lot of care to approach the quality of products obtained from a commercial orchard or grocery store.

You can grow apples in Southern California, but you must select low-chill varieties. Trees should be labeled with the chill ...

If you’re considering adding an apple tree to your home landscape this spring, it’s important to choose an appropriate variety. “The particular variety you plant will affect how many apples you ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. – From newly minted gardeners to avid urban farmers, everyone with a patch of land wants to grow an apple tree. Other fruits – pears, cherries, figs, plums – are desirable, too, but ...