Foodscaping isn't just about aesthetics and productivity, as it has several other advantages going for it. From increasing ...

Q. About 3 1/2 years ago we planted a Fuyu Persimmon tree from a local nursery near Moreno Valley. It grew rather quickly, and last year, there was a large quantity of beautiful, tasty persimmons.

You don't need a big backyard to enjoy fresh fruit from your own garden. Whether you have a tiny patio or even just a balcony, these compact fruit trees are worth the space they take. They're native ...

Fruit trees and shrubs are a satisfying way to grow your own food and one of the best ways to bring more biodiversity to your garden. There are many dwarf varieties and berry bushes available if your ...

CORVALLIS – Espaliered trees bring fruit down to eye level. They allow for easy picking and take advantage of small spaces. But don’t kid yourself into thinking espaliers are any easier than ...

Cathy Van Orman is a very busy lady. The week I visited her garden she was getting ready to fly to Hawaii for yet another garden-related event. If she isn’t jet setting off somewhere, she is traveling ...

You’ve decided to add a fruit tree to your garden. What kind should you select, when and where should you plant it and how do you prune it? Consider a persimmon or pomegranate tree; they are perfect ...

For the annual Star Tribune Beautiful Gardens contest, we asked readers to nominate their favorite gardens that were not only pretty as a picture, but also had great back stories. From wildly ...