A garden is more than just a pretty backdrop or a source of homegrown produce -- it's a living system, and the plants you choose can play a powerful role in supporting its health and biodiversity.

Last spring (2023) was tough on apples in some places. Up on top of the ridges, well above 2,000 feet in elevation, things were fine. Up there trees were covered with fruit. But drop down in the ...

Prune in winter to get the most out of the investment of time and money you put into this fall-fruiting tree — that is, lots of tasty treats at harvest time.

Fireblight is the number one downfall of pears, says Biltonen. "There are several fireblight-resistant varieties that exist, like Harrowsweet, Potomac, Shenandoah, and Harrowcrisp," he says. Apple ...