Figs, grapes, hazels, and gooseberries are among the easiest fruit plants to propagate using cuttings, layering, or just by digging up suckers. If you love fruit like I do, you’ll soon realize that ...

APTOS >> The rare and experimental will be showcased Sunday, Jan. 10, at the annual fruit-tree scion exchange at Cabrillo College. Hosted by the Monterey Bay chapter of the California Rare Fruit ...

Take a look at new shoots growing on a favorite shrub or vine and you’ll see that the bases of these shoots may be beginning to toughen up, their once soft, green outer layer turning brown and woody.

Fruit trees cost anywhere from $20 to $100, which can be cost-prohibitive for some, especially if you’re looking to establish a neighborhood-scale orchard. Some people attempt to grow their own from ...