A self-pollinating nonpareil could mean less need for bees and greater production for the most popular variety of nut.

Kumquats, avocados, and other exotic fruits can grow in pots and bring not only aesthetic pleasure but also delicious fruit.

Dear Neil: I’m seeing the landscape guys putting mounds of mulch around tree trunks in town. Is that really a good idea? It seems like it would cause decay in the wood of the trunks.

They have successfully killed the insect behind the greening disease in the lab, but the real test will come over the next ...

Yes, it’s still officially winter. Roses are the quintessential summer flower. But repeat blooming roses such as floribunda ...

Experts at B&Q offer their top tips for anyone wanting to grow rhubarb and apples in their garden, which include: Force ...

The workshops are part of the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association's annual Organic Orcharding Workshop Series.

Hoping to grow juicy lemons, plump pears, or crisp apples in your backyard? Our master gardener warns you to be wary of this ...

Apple, which was the preserve of the cooler Himalayan region in India, is now everywhere – in the East, the West and the ...

My hero is Larry Enter. Enter is a Master Gardener from Watertown who grows perfect apples on his 155 trees. Apples from my two trees turn out…let’s just say “less than perfect.” Enter ...

Q: I’d like to have a small backyard orchard. Could I grow fruit trees from seed and then graft the better varieties onto ...

Dear Neil: Is it too early to apply a broad-leafed weedkiller spray? I have a ton of dandelions and clover.