Growing a peach tree indoors is possible if you mimic warm, sunny outdoor conditions and meet the tree’s chill-hour needs. Choosing a dwarf, self-pollinating variety and planting it in a well-draining ...

Growing lemons in a container is easier than you may believe. “On a scale of one to 10, with 10 being hard to grow, I would say lemons are a six,” says Matthew Fleming, lead horticulturist for ...

This column is written by the UC Master Gardeners of Yolo County each month. It provides answers to selected questions that recently came into the UC Master Gardener – Yolo County Help Desk. Question: ...

Cultivating a tropical giant inside a living room requires more than just placing a pit in a jar of water. While the novelty ...

Indoor evergreens promise the best of both worlds: the glow of a decorated tree in December and a living houseplant that ...

Growing your own avocado tree gives you constant access to a prized fruit, but here's what you should know before trying to ...

Fruit trees are always a great addition to your garden. As well as looking pretty and making your garden smell great, they also provide quicker and cheaper fruit options than supermarkets and are ...

What’s the most important step in planting a tree or shrub? Thinking it through first. “How a tree is planted makes a huge difference in how healthy it will be and how long it is likely to live,” said ...

With the cost of avocados constantly rising, never mind the food miles accrued from shipping and the social issues surrounding avocado farming, the thought of growing your own guacamole base is ...

Satsuma Mandarins are known for their sweet, seedless fruit and compact size. Meiwa Kumquats are also a good choice, with ...