As late February approaches, commercial orchard owners, home growers and researchers prepare for the inevitable task of pruning.

There are two types of pruning cuts for fruit trees -- heading and thinning -- and which you use depends on what type of tree ...

The workshop includes walking through the orchard, looking at how pruning decisions affect growth and productivity in walnuts, peaches, nectarines, plums, figs, apples, pears and persimmons.

‘The best time to plant bare-root fruit trees like apples is towards the end of winter or the first half of spring, once the ground is no longer frozen so it can be easily dug, but before new growth ...

Research suggests that drinking prune juice may help treat constipation. It may soften stools and encourage more frequent bowel movements. Constipation can occur for many reasons, including low ...

The same spray will help prevent fire blight in apples and pear trees. Fruit trees aren’t the only plants that need attention this month. Finish pruning deciduous trees, roses and shrubs while ...

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Dark Horse Comics has taken a stance against author Neil Gaiman, who faces multiple allegations of sexual assault. The publishing company over the weekend announced that it would no longer publish ...

I’m excited to announce a new partnership that marks a significant milestone for Microsoft for Startups. We’re joining forces with Pear VC, making Microsoft the official cloud and AI provider for ...