For gardeners in cool climates, the idea of a thriving, fruit-filled orchard often clashes with the harsh reality of a short growing season and chilly, biting winds. Temperatures drop below freezing, ...

The outlook for blueberries in Southcentral Alaska this year? "It's quite bleak," says Michael Rasy, statewide integrated pest management technician for the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative ...

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The autumn olive bush is a large shrub that typically does not grow taller than 16 feet; most bushes are 5 to 12 feet high. The bush produces several trunks that arch out, with thin willow-like ...

Winter is a great time to uncover the latent potential in your garden. While many flowering and fruiting plants are taking their seasonal rest, it's not only an ideal time to plan spring growth but to ...

Q. Do all holly bushes have berries? — Julie, Goshen. A. Unlike most plants, which are capable of self-fertilization and setting fruit or seed all by themselves, dioecious plants are different, ...