Consistent rainfall has been a blessing this summer after a number of years of drought. Lawns, shrub borders and most gardens have not needed irrigation for at least a month.

Native fruit trees are low-maintenance, have a higher chance of survival, and offer shelter and food for local wildlife.

Each U-Pick farm in the Treasure Valley has its own unique story, rooted in generations of family tradition, and shaped by ...

Lemon trees need to be regularly fed to promote healthy fruit production. “Feed [your lemon tree] monthly with a fertilizer ...

The jujube looks like a miniature apple and tastes similar, only drier and sweeter. The fruit's season peaks around July and ...

New funding powers an effort to plant trees in West Oakland. The program must overcome decades of disinvestment and city ...

Olive oil and table olive production has navigated a challenging couple of years, but the current outlook is promising, ...

As with apples, pears are masters of hiding their fruit beneath leafy canopies. In August, I make a point of pruning pears by ...

Dahlias are some of the most stunning flowers you can grow each year, but they can also be divas. If your dahlias aren't ...

Over the years we have been conditioned to believe pruning while there are leaves on trees is a capital offense. Consequently, it has probably never crossed the minds of most ...

However, there are gourds that grow in the desert with very little water. Bottle gourds and luffa (which is a highly ...

Help trees and shrubs recover after harsh weather. Don’t mow heat-stressed lawns. And harvest regularly to keep your vegetable and herb plants productive.