For members of the Tohono O’odham Nation, the centuries-old sacred harvest of saguaro fruit from the desert around Tucson is ...

The saguaro cactus is the iconic plant of the Arizona borderlands, and in June and early July, its fruit ripens. For the ...

The saguaro cactus is the iconic plant of the Arizona borderlands, and in June and early July, its thorn-covered small fruit ...

Blossom and fruit drop and fruit splitting are fairly common problems for fruit trees. While losing blossoms and small fruit from your fruit trees can be disturbing it is usually a natural process.

The lychee tree is 150 years old (photo: D.N) “The tree is in our hometown. Though aged, it still pours its strength into gifting the Nguyen Phan family a season of sweet, bountiful fruit, a loving ...

Fruit trees are often inherited from past property owners. They can be found in the backyards of houses bought from immigrant families who brought the tree from their previous countries.

Removing up to 90% of fruit also means that the remaining fruit will be larger and better tasting. Be ruthless when thinning and make several passes since you’re bound to miss branches.

The trees will also follow the successive ripening method, enabling the family to enjoy fresh fruit year-round. A crew member with Fruitmommy Organic Solutions examines a tree in a Del Mar orchard.