Last week I talked about hardy varieties of apricots that would do well in the warmer parts of our region. This week, I want to talk about hardy peach varieties. After all, peach shortcake and pie are ...

Peaches have come a long way since the days when the yellow Elberta ruled the Grand Valley’s orchards. During the first half of the 20th century, Elberta peaches were harvested in a three-week bustle ...

Peach varieties require a minimum of chill hours – hours with temperatures under 45 degrees – to set fruit properly. Cloudy, wintery days with temperatures between 32-44 degrees are ideal for ...

If peaches are your favorite fruit, now is the season to go out and pick em'. Peach season is underway in South Carolina, and it's no secret the fruit is cherished by many in the state. In fact, the ...

For a hint of the Mediterranean, try a fig tree like 'Brown Turkey'. They thrive in pots and actually bear fruit better when ...

Orchards established by Mormon pioneers are still producing fruit in Utah. Experts say heirloom fruit varieties can be insurance against climate change, even as hotter summers threaten those trees.