Fruit trees aren't always easy to look after, but these varieties are hardy and quick to grow — making them the perfect choice for beginner gardeners.

Sometime during late spring, owners of fruit trees will see small immature fruit drop off the tree, and often worry this is a symptom of a disease or a sign the tree is stressed or dying. Have no fear ...

After decades of studying how to grow apples for hard cider, Washington State University researchers in Mount Vernon have a few ideas and have created online guides for growers.

After Northwest pear growers endured their worst harvest in nearly 40 years this fall, some good news and optimism for the future was needed — and provided — at the Washington State Tree Fruit ...

Branching out to potted trees this year? Gardening experts gave us the lowdown on raising them indoors. Yes, you can grow fruit trees indoors, especially dwarf citrus varieties like Meyer lemon or key ...

Sure, unpruned fruit trees can still produce a crop. But knowing how to prune fruit trees properly helps them be more productive and the fruit will be easier to harvest. This guide explains the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Laurie Black There’s something so rewarding about picking fresh fruit off a tree you grew yourself. However, growing fruit can be ...

The Sunrise Research Farm Field Day, hosted by Washington State University and the USDA Agricultural Research Service, is set for 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 24. The free event at the WSU ...

Orcharding requires effort, but the resulting yields of fresh fruit make it all worthwhile. One of the most important aspects of growing fruit trees is pruning. This applies to large commercial and ...