North Carolina is blessed with a Goldilocks climate, where we can grow a lot of different plants and crops with just a little bit of effort.

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, ...

Why Winter is the Best Time to Prevent Fruit Tree Diseases. In the Bay Area’s Mediterranean climate, our cool, wet winters and springs are perfect for many fungal and bacterial diseases of fruit trees ...

COBB COUNTY, Ga. — A Cobb County is trying to figure out what to do now after a tree crashed into their home. The tree was so large that crews needed a crane to lift it off the top of the house.

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 ...

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 ...

A long-standing Hinsdale program has started up again and will continue through April 2026. Residents and visitors to the village are likely to see tree pruning taking place in parts of Hinsdale, ...

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 ...