Panhandle farmers are trying to protect their crops from this weekend’s expected freeze. Workers at Cherokee Ranch in Jackson ...

As fall settles in and temperatures start to drop, safeguarding fruit trees from frost becomes an essential responsibility for home gardeners and orchardists. Frost can significantly harm budding ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

Having a fruit tree in your yard is the gift that keeps on giving. Every year, you can enjoy its edible bounty — it always seems to taste a little bit sweeter than grocery store produce. Growing fruit ...

Keeping plants safe during winter needn't be expensive. There are several cost-effective and cheap ways to protect plants from frost and snow, all of which I have used in my career as a professional ...

Q: I live in a rural area that is surrounded by large oak trees. They attract a variety of squirrels and other wildlife. Other than fencing off every tree, is there any way of protecting fruit trees ...

With the recent spell of arctic temperatures in the KC area, you may wonder if that fruit tree in your yard will do anything worthwhile this year. Luckily, this cool stretch happened early enough in ...

Growers in California are taking creative measures to combat the freeze on their citrus crops. Farmers burned peach pits, and some used wind machines to move warm air around. Fortunately, the recent ...

Frost is impending, so it's a crucial time to prepare your yard to get through the winter season unscathed. Frost covers are a great way to do this, acting as a blanket to insulate plants and protect ...

Growing fruit trees in containers gives you flexibility to control sunlight, size, and damaging weather. Try growing one of these fruit trees in pots.

Florida’s groundwater remains relatively warm even in winter, often in the 50s or 60s. As the water freezes around the trunk ...