Growing fruit trees in the Northwest can be a very rewarding venture. There is nothing quite like going out to the back yard and picking a handful of tree-ripened cherries, a juicy Asian pear or ...

Pollination of blossom is essential to harvesting a bountiful crop from fruit trees. Pollination occurs when the pollen is moved from the male parts of the flower (stamens and anthers) to the female ...

There are approximately 250 varieties of plums grown in California. They thrive in the San Joaquin Valley, are one of the easiest fruit trees to grow in the home garden, and are delicious to eat.

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