Have you ever taken a bite from a delicious plum and immediately thought about growing your own tree from the pit? Even though the plums you bring home from a grocery store (Prunus domestica, European ...

Start by choosing the correct variety of plum, then remove the pit. Extract the seeds from the pit, then let them germinate before placing them in the soil. Wouldn't it be great to have free plums ...

If you want to plant fruit trees to enjoy the joys of homegrown harvests, the fall is a perfect time to do so. The ground conditions are ideal, as the soil is still holding onto warmth from summer, ...

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.

Dear Master Gardener: I like your column very much. I would like to see a column about plum trees in northern Minnesota. I live north of Brainerd and have greatly enjoyed my plums, but there are a ...