Growing your own fruit not only gives you a tasty harvest, but it beautifies your property. And nothing will turn your backyard into a luscious oasis like an orchard of dwarf fruit trees. You don't ...

A dwarf fruit tree consists of at least two parts that are grafted together: The lower portion, the rootstock, has more effect on the tree's growth rate and ultimate height. The upper portion grows ...

Take a drive through the heart of Washington’s apple growing region and you might think the industry has gone bust. Where have all the orchards gone? They’re still there — they’re just ...

Miniature trees have become a popular way to grow fruit in backyards. Dwarf and semi-dwarf trees are smaller than standard varieties, but they mature and produce fruit more quickly. "Smaller trees are ...

If you own or rent a small patch of sun, you can grow apples. So-called dwarf fruit trees, a.k.a. patio apples, are gateway plants for budding urban permaculturists. One of the first things I did when ...

• “The Backyard Orchardist – A Complete Guide to Growing Fruit Trees in the Home Garden,” by Stella Otto • “Growing and Caring for Dwarf Fruit Trees,” Cornell University Cooperative Extension ...

Colby Eierman manages one of the most exquisite farms in Sonoma County. The organic gardens he oversees at Sonoma’s Stone Edge Farm are painted with colorful heirloom fruits and marigolds and artfully ...

Every year, more and more people are revamping their yards to bring in new plants, shrubs and trees that will not only make their landscape beautiful, but will also help feed their family. In many ...

Miniature trees have become a popular way to grow apples in backyards. Dwarf and semi-dwarf trees are smaller than standard varieties, yet faster to mature and produce. “Smaller trees are more ...

Dwarf rootstock used for dwarfing fruit trees will be available at the annual Home Orchard Society's Fruit Propagation Fair and Scion Exchange. (Vern Nelson) Growing fruit trees in our kitchen garden ...

Nothing will turn your backyard into a luscious oasis like an orchard of dwarf fruit trees. You don’t even need a lot of ground area to grow a small tree; put them in containers and reenergize your ...