You might think lemons are gifts from nature, but their real story reveals how early humans reshaped wild citrus into one of the world’s most iconic and useful fruits.

What is a Backyard Orchard?A backyard orchard is a small-scale fruit-growing area near a residence that offers benefits such as fresh produce, economic savings, and environmental improvements. These ...

The pecan derives its name from the Algonquin “pakani,” which means “a nut too hard to crack by hand.” Rich in fat and easy to transport, pecans traveled with Native Americans throughout what is now ...

Researchers at The Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have developed a new electronic medical records-based tool that should help doctors predict which patients are most at risk of losing a transplanted ...

Rabbits, moles, and voles can significantly damage young fruit trees in winter. To protect trees, install tree tubes made of hardware cloth or plastic. Making the area around fruit trees less ...

What does it take to profile a tree? For arborist Mohd Zailani Jamil, the process starts by sizing up the trunk, height and looking at how the crown has spread. “We also check the live crown ratio, ...

As autumn approaches, many gardeners are wondering how to keep borders tidy, lawns healthy, and fruit trees productive after an unusually hot season. "This Summer's heat has been tough on our gardens, ...

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Some fruit trees might prefer wet weather and moist earth, but others will perform best with well-draining, sandy soil. It's also a much easier medium to work with, and requires less effort to dig ...

Pruning at the wrong time can harm your tree and lead to less fruit, so timing really matters. Avoid pruning when trees are leafing out, during late summer, or in wet conditions to prevent stress and ...

Digital analytics platform company Mixpanel Inc. today announced the expansion of its digital analytics platform to give teams, from startups to enterprises, a complete platform for confident, ...

Homesteadin' Hawai'i is dedicated to sharing knowledge gained from living over 20 years off-grid in Hawaii on a homestead I started myself with very little money. I cover off-grid living, permaculture ...