Since 1954, it has served as home to the Plum Island Animal Disease Center to study transmitted diseases from livestock, ...

Having sandy soil in the yard doesn't mean you can't have an orchard full of trees bearing delicious fruit. You just have to ...

After three long months, on Aug. 18, Nesbit's Lanes held a celebration marking its grand reopening. Now, a fundraiser for Thomlinson has been scheduled for Sunday.

The effects of virus diseases on young Plum, Apple and Pear tree were measured in three field trials. Prune dwarf and line pattern reduced the growth and crop of some varieties, while Plum stunt and ...

There are many online claims that tea tree oil may clear up nail fungus when applied regularly. However, the research is mixed. Tea tree oil is an essential oil with many therapeutic benefits. Among ...

Most fruit trees require full sun, which means at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight every day to fruit, but they'll fruit even better with even more sun. Ensuring your trees are located in a spot ...

Karen Houle has been the caretaker and volunteer coordinator for the The Two Rivers Huron Street Community garden for the ...

The fascinating journey of a plum seed to a young tree is documented in this time-lapse video, showcasing the intricate process of germination from the moment the seed is planted until the first ...

Want to add a tree to your landscape? Follow this checklist of tree planting tips and learn to care for trees from the roots ...

Residents who were riled up over the removal of enormous Norway maple trees from Brackenridge Memorial Park can breathe a ...

Most trees with long, flexible branches, such as apple, cherry, fig, peach, pear, plum and quince lend themselves nicely to the espalier method. Even ornamental trees like magnolia, firethorn and ...

A fungus that's deadly to butternut trees has been found on the Island, and there is no known cure. (Clay Cutting - image credit) Islanders are being urged to take precautions to prevent the spread of ...