Fruits

The number of sheep in the US has been steadily dropping, but many farmers still use sheep to clear the grass in their orchards. While I personally prefer goats for mowing, …

It’s currently fall here in Austin, Texas, and I’m keeping a close eye on the temperature as winter approaches. Even though my potted lemon tree is young, I’d like to …

Mice have recently been spotted in my family’s neighborhood, and we’re growing a couple of pumpkin varieties this year. Naturally, we got a bit concerned and thought maybe we should …

I grew up in Orlando, FL, and lived in Los Angeles for 8 years, so it’s safe to say I’ve seen my share of palm trees. However, even though we’ve …

The holidays are right around the corner, and there are many pumpkin growers among us. However, this is also the prime time for rabbits to feast. We all know rabbits …

Apricots are something I want on my homestead, so I took some time to find out exactly how to grow one from seed. Here’s what I found. Remove the seed …

Planting apricots can be more challenging than other stone fruits. So, where do you plant apricot trees, and are their roots invasive?

To make sure my parents could continue enjoying their daily margaritas, I tried to find out why so many limes were dropping from their tree.

Seeing yellow leaves (also called chlorosis) is a cause for concern. Especially while the cherry tree is young. So, what causes leaves to yellow and drop?

We have a lemon tree in our backyard, and occasionally get a split or cracked lemon. While it didn’t affect too many fruits, it got to the point where it …