For The Union-Tribune Nalani Vaughn, owner of Fruitmommy Organic Solutions, watched as her crew of experienced pruners ...

Nothing beats a ripe peach! However, peach growers in central Illinois face a variety of challenges in the quest for this ...

With hurricane season just around the corner, is it time to hurricane prune your palm trees? The answer might surprise you.

Researchers showed that some spinach defensins can confer similar protection to citrus and potatoes -- and possibly other crops. The effects show significant progress toward recovering yield and ...

A study in the journal Forests highlights the critical need for understanding and managing nonnative forest specialist and ...

While bright orange or red tree markings might mean a tree is destined for removal, white paint on trees means something ...

They are prolific producers in full sun, grow easily from cuttings, and do very well in a range of climate zones (if ...

The citrus and pear industries are facing growing threats from two major psyllid pests: Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) and pear ...

When most people think of veterinarians, they picture stethoscopes, wagging tails, and perhaps the occasional disgruntled cat. But Dr. Elizabeth Hilborn’s patients come in swarms. A veterinarian ...

Want to add vibrant colors to your garden? Discover varieties of fast-growing flowering trees, like Jacaranda, that can ...

Rust disease is not typically fatal to plants, including Asian pear, but can inhibit fruit production. Spring rains can make ...

THE REGULAR meeting of the Lewis Cass Debating Club was held last evening in the Club Rooms at the City Library. After a short business meeting, the debate began with ...