Many people love fresh fruit, but it isn’t easy to grow in today’s smaller yards. Luckily, many dwarf fruit trees are ...

S ome plants make the best companions, and this tough wildflower, known for its pretty purple petals, is no exception. If you ...

Before planting clear the area of all grass and weeds. Add 4 to 5 shovelfuls of organic matter like peat moss or manure to ...

If you want to enjoy the literal fruits of a tree's labor, consider growing helpful plants in its vicinity. One great option ...

It's busy season at Belmont Nursery as many are revamping their vegetable garden or testing their green thumb with annuals or perennials.

If you’re thinking of planting for pollinators this spring, I will be teaching a one-hour class at the Columbus Public ...

This is a great time of year to spruce up your yard and surroundings, and master gardener Sally Scalera has a few tips for ...

If pollen from a hot pepper fertilizes the flower of a sweet pepper, all the hot pepper genes from the father plant go into ...

Non-dropping fruit could help manufacturers cut costs as fruit will have a longer shelf life or not be spoiled ...

Humans aren't the only ones looking forward to fresh fruit in the spring. Squirrels and opossums often grab the best bite ...

If you're pressed for space, a micro orchard will allow you to grow many fruits in place of one or two trees, and you'll be ...

Depending on the size and variety of the pear tree, expect it to bear fruit between three to seven years of age. “You can ...