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How to Espalier Fruit Trees The art of espalier fruit trees is all about selectively pruning and training trees into a desired shape, maximizing beauty and functionality in small spaces. Follow these steps to learn how to espalier fruit trees successfully.

Grow a Flavorful Landscape Don’t let a lack of space or time stop you from growing your own edible landscape plants. Here are some creative tips for planning your landscape.

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Garden Wines from Fruits & Berries You don’t have to grow grapes to make wonderful wines at home. Here are some tips and tools to make your own garden wines, from author Nan K. Chase.

Recycle Your Christmas Trees into the Landscape There are numerous ways to reuse and recycle Christmas trees after the holidays. Here are a few tips and ideas from gardening expert, Melinda Myers.

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.

The Importance of Soil Testing Healthy fruit trees are the key to growing great fruit. Soil testing is one thing you can do to determine what your fruit trees need for success.

All About Dwarf Fruit Trees If you can garden, you can grow dwarf fruit trees. These small-sized trees provide an abundance of full-sized, homegrown fruit right at your fingertips!

What Does Recommended Spacing Mean? Knowing a tree’s mature spread and recommended spacing is important! Read about this and some other frequently asked questions in our Spring 2014 update.

The Right Way to Freeze Blueberries Freezing blueberries starts with picking the correct blueberries and ends with bags of berries ready for use in jams and desserts. We'll show you how.

Plan Ahead for Rainy Weather Avoid water damage to your fruit trees and plan ahead for rainy weather. Choose your planting site carefully. A well-drained site is your best defense.