Garrett Sorber, co-owner of Radical Roots Nursery, a fruit and flower nursery in Maine ...

Plus, a California native that can make do with little, if any, summer water and tolerate light shade and imperfect soil drainage.

Mechanical harvesting of fruit trees represents a transformative approach to modern orchard management. By applying controlled vibrational excitations, these systems selectively detach ripe fruit ...

Hikers and other rural foragers welcome fall as a time of the year when persimmons are plentiful. The key to a successful wildcrafting experience, however, is making sure the persimmons gathered are ...

Orcharding requires effort, but the resulting yields of fresh fruit make it all worthwhile. One of the most important aspects of growing fruit trees is pruning. This applies to large commercial and ...

Remember our long chilly spring, when we were wondering if summer would ever come? Well, welcome to August, where the heat just keeps coming. There are still plenty of plant-related activities listed ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The quandong’s fruit appear intensely blue, but without ...

In the tropical forests of Australia and Southeast Asia grows a tree that might just be the champion of blue fruits. Its name? The blue quandong, or Elaeocarpus angustifolius. It boasts an intense, ...

As the world shifts towards plant-based diets, finding diverse protein sources has become a growing trend. Among the many options available, one fruit stands out for its surprising protein content, ...

As a dietitian, I often hear concerns about fruit — especially its sugar content. Many people tell me they avoid fruit to cut back on sugar. While it’s important to be mindful of added sugars, the ...