Those in attendance may get a head start on their trees this year as fruit tree pruning is best done during the dormant seasons ...

Blueberries are shrubs, not trees, but they belong in any easy care fruit plan because their main requirement is clear and manageable: acidic soil. University of Minnesota guidance places ideal pH ...

BEDDES: “It's actually time to prune apples and pears, especially with the warmer weather. The reason you prune apples and pears now and not in another ...

The flowers of late winter and early spring occupy places in our hearts well out of proportion to their size.” ~ Gertrude ...

Generous rains in December and early January made for early blooming hillsides and canyons. Already, hoary-leaf Ceanothus ( Ceanothus crassifolius) is showing its ivory-white colored flowers, soon to ...

Despite February’s often cool, damp, and dreary days, it is a harbinger that spring is only a month away and can inspire North Bay gardeners to begin planning, preparing and getting an early start ...

In February, you can already spot the first signs of the approaching spring. Delicate buds form on branches, and some early blossoms are visible. However, this month is also crucial for pruning hedges ...

Want to get ahead in the garden this year? Tick off these important February jobs to put you in a good place for spring ...

Winter is the prime season for planting and pruning fruit trees, and a little thoughtful work now pays off in healthier trees and better fruit later. When pruning mature trees, the goals are simple: ...

Potted fruit trees are more expensive, but you do not need to plant them immediately. Bare-root fruit trees are cheaper, but they need to be planted promptly and watered regularly. You often have more ...

Question: We recently moved into a home with two apple trees. I was told that they need to be pruned every year. Could you please give me some pointers on apple tree pruning? Answer: Apple and other ...