When I first planted blackberry plants, I chose the perfect spot near my backyard fence on the side of my house…until they grew so vigorously that the canes reached over into the driveway and...

I'm sure it's happened to all of us - you cut into a perfect-looking, juicy peach, only to find that the pit inside has split in half or shattered into small pieces. What happened? Is the peach still...

Everything you read about growing pomegranates sounds too good to be true...Fast growing! Productive! Disease and pest resistant! Adaptable to different soils! Drought tolerant! But (at least for me)...

It really pays to learn which fruits grow well in your area, even if you don’t grow them yourself (although maybe you should…). Two winners in my hot, humid zone 8b climate are blackberries and...

Whenever I consider adding a new fruit tree to my garden, this is the first question I ask: Am I adding just one tree, or does there need to be a second tree for pollination? It's an important...

Every year, I take it as a personal challenge to make the most over-the-top delicious and most “extra” possible birthday dessert for my husband. But of all of the cakes (and non-cakes) I’ve...

One of the things I love about gardening is the immediate gratification. Pull some weeds, the garden looks neater. Plant something new, and see an empty space filled. But some chores, like pruning...

I'm always looking for ways to optimize taking care of my fruit trees. I'm not the most organized person, but if I can get into habits that help me stay on top of fruit-tree care, it's going to make...