Winter strips the garden bare, and that quiet emptiness can make it hard to imagine birds having much reason to visit. Yet the right plants change everything. A yard planted with persistent, ...

Five things to do in the garden this week: Fruit. I had cut back my plumcot twice this year, which never produced fruit due to our warm winter, and just did it again. Given a typical dose of winter ...

Choosing a focal point tree for a sunny front yard often feels like a balancing act between aesthetics and upkeep. While many fast-growing or showy options initially look promising, they frequently ...

Feijoas (fay-JOH-ahs) are native to the highlands of southern Brazil and Uruguay and sold in the United States under a different name, pineapple guavas. They are often described as tasting like a mix ...

These edible cup-shaped desserts combine smooth white chocolate shells with bright geometric color panels and rounded handles. Each cup is finished with a clear jelly dome holding pieces of kiwi, ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Researchers at gene banks scattered across Southern Africa have spent decades collecting and duplicating specimens of valuable wild fruit trees.

Bluebirds are a beloved addition to any garden, their bright plumage and cheerful songs adding charm and vibrancy to outdoor spaces. But did you know that planting the right flora can make your yard a ...

In the Portland area, one nonprofit harvests edible fruit from thousands of metro trees, shrubs and bushes and distributes it to people in need. There's a lot of places where landowners grow more ...

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A month ago, if you’d asked me what a pawpaw was, I would have said it’s a Southern nickname for grandfathers. Or that it had something to do with an animated children’s series about heroic puppies. I ...