As I walked my yard recently, I made a tiny bouquet for spring. Among the stems was a Japanese dogwood branch from a tree ...

Early blooming trees, such as flowering apricots and cherries, are beginning to blossom, signaling the arrival of spring.

Few plants can thrive in the cold embrace of clay soil, but the eight trees and bushes in our lineup persevere and even ...

When fires ripped through Los Angeles in January, killing at least 29 people and destroying more than 12,000 homes, some ...

A new study sheds light on the genetic underpinnings of two rare apricot species endemic to southern China—Prunus ...

A new study has uncovered the genetic secrets behind apricots’ impressive cold tolerance, revealing a specific genetic ...

Providing the backbone of the garden in summer and a stark beauty in winter, small-leaved evergreens are invaluable. Hazel ...

If you want to plant a fruit tree in your backyard to grow your own apples or pears, consider whether you'll need more than ...

In northern Uganda’s Pader district, farmers are working to preserve agricultural landscapes that have fed their communities for generations. These shea parklands, where carefully maintained trees ...

MANILA, Philippines — With diabetes rising as the fourth leading cause of death in the Philippines, PhilRice food scientists are exploring rice varieties better suited for people with the ...

Biodiversity is the complex web that sustains all life, including human existence. Yet, this web is unravelling – 1 million of the world’s estimated 8 million species of plants and animals are ...