Growing fruit trees from seeds can take many years, and the resulting tree won’t be identical to the parent tree. You could end up with a new hybrid variety that produces smaller fruit that may not ...

Multiple methods for propagating fruit trees? Why not just plant seeds? The reason is that the seeds of any fruit will produce fruiting trees, but the fruit is unlikely to be true-to-type to the ...

The process can be complex, but the results are incredibly satisfying—and delicious. What's better than homegrown fruit? Whether it's apples, peaches, or pears, the possibilities are endless—and the ...

Winter is here, but gardening questions keep coming in to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension faculty and Master Gardeners ...

Bare-root deciduous fruit trees are now arriving in nurseries and home improvement centers. In order to squeeze these trees ...

Propagating fruit trees lets you grow more delicious fruit at home, but each method needs the right timing and care. Different trees and techniques—like cuttings, grafting, budding, and air ...

What's better than homegrown fruit? Whether it's apples, peaches, or pears, the possibilities are endless—and the local flavor and freshness can't be overstated. The best way to get even more of these ...