Q: We just planted a semidwarf apricot tree. It has two fruits on it, but no additional flowers. How do we take care of a new tree? How often do we water it? Do we need to worry about worms? Our tree ...

Poor pollination, pests, or lack of sunlight can keep fruit from developing fully, so create a bee-friendly, sunny ...

As we head into the fall and winter months, we need to give a little thought to our fruit trees. Fortunately, there’s not a lot of do. Janet Caprille, Contra Costa County Farm Advisor, offered tips ...

Plucking a fresh apricot straight from the tree in summer can be a real treat, as homegrown fruits taste far superior to any ...

High temperatures, hot nights, long days and kids on summer vacation cause fruit tree neglect. Gardening is the last thing you want to do in late summer, yet proper care really pays off now. It’s ...

Contra Costa Master Gardener Helen Erickson has a bit of an obsession with fruit trees. She has about 40 in her home garden, but she knows that some of the things required to maintain the trees can ...

Start your trees off right with the best method for preparing soil for fruit trees. Tree trunk wrap, stakes, and mulch also help to establish healthy trees. Once you’ve invested in new fruit trees, ...

Artist Pen Volkmann works on created a bronze bas relief sculpture on Pearl Street Mall in November. About 44 percent of purchases in downtown are made by customers outside of Boulder County, but ...

When our fruit trees go into dormancy, building their reserves for spring bloom and summer harvest, it’s time to show them some love and care. Janet Caprile, UC Cooperative Extension’s Farm Advisor, ...