If you own or rent a small patch of sun, you can grow apples. So-called dwarf fruit trees, a.k.a. patio apples, are gateway plants for budding urban permaculturists. One of the first things I did when ...

Q: I am interested in planting a fruit tree in my yard. After reading your blog, I was thinking of a fig tree, but I have been told that they can get very large. I wanted it to stay under 8 feet tall ...

Dwarf fruit trees play a huge role in my kitchen garden. More than 40 varieties of apples, seven varieties of pears and many other fruiting trees, both free-standing and espaliered, have been pressed ...

It is truly AMAZING how much fruit diminutive (a.k.a. dwarf, tiny) trees can produce in a small amount of space. This is great news for urban and suburban farmers, even if you are farming in pots on a ...

A great way to enjoy eating delicious plants while not having to be outdoors is to grow fruit trees inside your house. However, not all fruit-bearing plants will work in your home, especially large ...

CORVALLIS — It’s the time of year when fruit trees are on the minds of beginning and experienced backyard enthusiasts. More and more homeowners are adding fruit trees to their landscape and now’s the ...

Take a drive through the heart of Washington’s apple growing region and you might think the industry has gone bust. Where have all the orchards gone? They’re still there — they’re just ...

Yes, you can grow fresh fruit on your balcony.