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Pruning Fruit Trees: Open Center

Pruning Fruit Trees: Open Center Fruit trees benefit from pruning and training to the structures that suit them. Open center pruning is recommended for most stone-fruit trees.

Pineberry Questions & Answers

Pineberry Questions & Answers Pineberries are gaining popularity, especially in farmer's markets. Learn what a pineberry is and find answers to questions about these unique berries.

The Trail of The Golden Apple

The Trail of The Golden Apple Now over a century old, the Golden Delicious Apple has a special place in Stark Bro's history. From 1914, here is the story of how it was discovered.

Fruit Tree Care: Spraying Dormant Oil

Fruit Tree Care: Spraying Dormant Oil One effective method of protecting fruit trees from overwintering pests and their eggs is spraying dormant oil in late winter or early spring.

Winter Protection for Fruit Trees

Winter Protection for Fruit Trees The best time for winter protection of fruit trees is in the fall. Follow these simple tips and video to take advantage of the benefits of this easy task.

The Solution for Chestnut Decline

The Solution for Chestnut Decline The American chestnut tree was one of the most important trees in the Eastern U.S. but by the end of the 1930s, blight caused detrimental chestnut decline.

Nut Trees: How Many Years Until Harvest?

Nut Trees: How Many Years Until Harvest? Nut trees are multi-purpose additions to the landscape. If you wonder how much time nut trees need to mature before you harvest nuts, we have your answer.

Protect Your Tree Trunks with Tree Guards

Protect Your Tree Trunks with Tree Guards Tree guards are an easy way to protect the tender bark of young trees. Learn how to use tree guards and save trunks from sun and critter damage.

How to Tell When Figs Are Ripe

How to Tell When Figs Are Ripe If you have asked yourself, "When are figs ripe?", then follow these three tips to identify ripe figs on your trees and enjoy fresh figs at their peak.

Pest Control Using Garden Netting

Pest Control Using Garden Netting Garden netting is an easy solution to animal pests (and big bugs) without using traps or chemicals. Learn how to use garden netting to protect your harvest.