At any rate, the weather is always a challenge to the gardener, and this time of the year can be frustrating. Our flowering trees have been ... For instance, peach buds at the bud swell stage ...

In the chilly winters of British Columbia, sweet cherry trees employ a fascinating survival trick called supercooling, allowing their flower buds to stay unfrozen even in sub-zero temperatures. But ...

On closer inspection, the center of each flower — the pistil — had turned pitch black, as if charred. The unseasonal spring ...

After months of cold weather and drought, recent rain has brought nature back to life. Columnist Joyce Bupp reflects on the ...

Do you live someplace that's hot and dry? Growing fruit trees can be challenging in arid areas, but there are varieties that ...

Texas fruit growers are facing a difficult season due to a combination of inconsistent winter chill and damaging spring freezes.

It’s spring, which means one thing: the RHS Chelsea Flower Show is back, with a raft of new gardens for visitors to enjoy.

Youth, the unforgettable years, when one swam every stream, fought every fight and swore to climb every mountain. It was in those years that I did my mountainee ...

However, finding and buying the right fruit tree for your yard is like comparing apples and oranges—or cherries and figs.

HAINES CITY, Fla. — When talking about peaches, many people think of Georgia. But the state of California produces the most peaches in the country. A lesser-known state for peaches is Florida ...

SAN ANTONIO — A rare orchid tree, native to Texas, was seen blooming an unusual color at the San Antonio Botanical Garden.