Folks seem to think that fruit trees are hard to grow and have too many bugs and diseases. Well, it’s just not true — unless you are listening to the wrong advice. Here’s a simple tutorial. Assuming ...

Q: I have had wormy apples in my Honeycrisp apple tree. Last year, I had the same problem. I was told to spray a fungicide. I also sprayed neem oil. I waited until the apples started to form. I still ...

Two insects tend to be the most prevalent pests in our area’s fruit trees: the codling moth (apples) and the western cherry fruit fly (cherries). Both create “wormy” fruit, and both, once the “worm” ...

Many homeowners enjoy growing their own fruit, but they have also learned that they require a lot of care to approach the quality of products obtained from a commercial orchard or grocery store.

Late summer and early fall mean peak fruit season, with tons of perfect produce—blueberries, blackberries, peaches, grapes, apples and more—popping up in the grocery stores and farmers' markets. The ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Although the concept is based primarily on anecdotal evidence, research is starting to focus on how ...

A small orchard in Ventura County became the first site of a CDFA hold on July 12 after positive identification of the fly. The hold means the grower was asked not to move fruit off the property to ...

An orchardist explains the common reasons fruit trees lose their fruit.

What should homeowners understand about the growing presence of spotted lanternflies across local neighborhoods? According to ...

The Best Way To Get Rid of Fruit Flies, According to Pest Control Experts originally appeared on Parade. Late summer and early fall mean peak fruit season, with tons of perfect produce—blueberries, ...