Once the last apples are harvested and the ladders are put away, it seems the work in the orchard is done. But now is the ...

Apple trees are quite hardy and often overlooked but spending a little time on simple care now can help maintain the overall ...

Unlike garden beds with spring flowers or vegetable patches, fruit trees should not be given slow-release fertilizers or compost before winter. Unless soil test results suggest otherwise, fertilizing ...

Homeowners beware: the seasonal changes mean these little invasive monsters will be looking for somewhere to stay warm. But ...

Don't panic: Ripe, cooked elderberries are just fine. But the unripe berries, the leaves, and the bark contain both cyanide ...

Keeping boxelder bugs out is important because, although harmless, they swarm homes in the fall and leave stains indoors.

Western NC works on recovery after Hurricane Helene, from debris removal and restoration efforts at Lake Lure to the storm’s long-lasting impact on the forest canopy. And outside Lake Lure, debris ...

Woolly aphids may be to blame. These insects suck sap from healthy plants and leave a sticky substance behind. They can be tricky to get rid of because their waxy coating protects them from predators ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Fall is harvest time for persimmons! Persimmons are an underrated fruit which ...

Rick Van Duyvendyk, owner of Saskatoon’s Dutch Growers, says what can be done to prepare trees and plants for the colder ...

Planting an apple tree is a delightful journey that not only enhances the beauty of your landscape but also provides the joy ...

Explore the mystery and sacred traditions surrounding the Udara tree in Nigeria, why it’s feared, respected, and why locals ...