Dreaming of stepping into your backyard to pick fresh, juicy fruit straight from the tree? It might seem like a project reserved for seasoned gardeners with more free time (especially when harvest ...

When you see a stunning tree at the garden center, you probably don't think about its potential toxicity -- but you should! Here are some beauties to avoid.

There is nothing more satisfying than going out into the garden and picking fruit from your trees and shrubs for a delicious snack. Even better, you may be able to increase your population of ...

By Amy-Lynn Albertson N.C. Cooperative Extension It’s that time of year again for our 4-H plant sale, and we have some exciting new additions this fall! Elderberries: This year, we’re offering ...

With grow-your-own garden space, guidance and supplies, Good Shepherd Ministry Center touches lives with outreach programs ...

Happy October, dear readers! I am in deep disbelief that we’re somehow nearing the end of 2025, but orb-weaver spiders — those great harbingers of fall — are already out in force in my Ventura yard, ...

A record hazelnut crop is forecast this season, and pear, apple, walnut and wine grape harvests also are expected to increase, according to a new USDA Economic Research Service report. […] ...

We recently purchased a home that needs a lot of landscape work. Our yearly budget for landscaping is limited. What should we prioritize with our limited dollars? Should we wait until spring to start?