Oakland Gleaners and Alameda’s Project Pick have had record years, redistributing a combined 11 tons of fruit to those in ...

This video gives a complete demonstration on how I plant a fruit tree in my backyard with woodchip for mulch around the base ...

For those who truly can’t recycle, small amounts can be hardened in a can — kitty litter helps — and placed in the trash.

Voila! The trees grew. The peach yielded first. The apple and pear trees occupy space they have yet to earn. Sometime after our tree installations, possessed by the motto “use what you have”, I ...

Homesteadin' Hawai'i is dedicated to sharing knowledge gained from living over 20 years off-grid in Hawaii on a homestead I ...

What is a Backyard Orchard?A backyard orchard is a small-scale fruit-growing area near a residence that offers benefits such as fresh produce, economic savings, and environmental improvements. These ...

Thinking about planting a fruit tree in your backyard? Fruit trees take a while to get established, so make sure you choose a hybrid for a stronger start.

Trying to grow vegetables from leftover supermarket scraps may introduce pests and diseases into your garden, experts warn. Source: Michael Dahlstrom/Reddit/Ancient ...

Bear activity has increased in the last two months. That's because bears living in the Sierra Nevada enter hyperphagia during the fall months. Hyperphagia is "a natural phase when their appetites go ...