Flavortop nectarine in July. Nectarines are a fuzzless variant of peach, a recessive gene that was found and propagated ...

Winter is the perfect time for certain trees, but timing is crucial. Pruning at the right moment can keep your trees ...

HAINES CITY, Fla. — When talking about peaches, many people think of Georgia. But the state of California produces the most peaches in the country. A lesser-known state for peaches is Florida, ...

Because peach trees are deciduous versus coniferous, they can look barren in winter. There's no fruit to harvest, no flowers to tend to. However, while it may seem like your work is finished for the ...

Backyard Farmer looks at potential problems with trees and more. Backyard Farmer looks at potential problems with trees and new hardscape trends in the horticulture industry. The Backyard Farmer ...

More than 600,000 tons of peaches are grown in the United States each year, and the fruit is a fixture of American diets. Yet scholars have had only a dim understanding of the iconic fruit’s early ...

The next time you enjoy a juicy peach, be sure to save the pit for planting. Growing a peach tree from a pit lets you enjoy the fun of raising a tree, even though it won’t match the parent fruit.

PHOENIX — The 2025 Arizona State Capitol Christmas tree was harvested on Monday near Peach Springs, Arizona. The 30-foot pinyon pine was a gift from the Hualapai Tribe to the state to celebrate the ...

Host Flora Lichtman with plant scientist Reagan Wytsalucy at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, Utah, on March 29, 2025. Credit: Matt Gordon When you think of states known for their peaches, Utah ...

Boxelders — a tree generally disliked for their twisted limbs and inability to stand up to strong winds — nevertheless has fans. Boxelders, fast growing and short-lived, are native to the Americas, a ...

Protecting your peach tree in winter ensures healthy growth and a strong fruit harvest when the warm weather returns. Wrap trunks and crowns with breathable materials, apply thick mulch, and water ...

Most people don’t spend much time thinking about firewood, but a closer look might reveal some hidden pests that can have a real impact on Michigan forests. In honor of Firewood Month, Michigan’s ...