Instead of spitting out orange seeds and discarding them, it's possible to grow your own trees. Germination and planting is ...

Oranges are a delicious part of any diet, providing a much-needed dose of vitamin C. A glass of orange juice is the perfect way to start the day, too, and it tastes even better when it's fresh. For ...

No garden? You can still grow your own delicious fruit—just pick cultivars suitable for growing indoors. These are the ones ...

If you have a small yard, you may have discounted the idea of growing fruit trees. This compact, sun-loving citrus with ...

In January, I recognize the blessing of living in Southern California each time I step into my backyard and see a navel orange tree laden with fruit. As winter sets in, imbibing a daily dose of juicy ...

"What a waste," I was thinking this morning as I spat out a seed from an orange. That seed could have grown into a whole orange tree. Growing an orange tree — or any citrus tree — from a seed is no ...

“Monkey brains!” the kids exclaimed as we reached the old dirt road. I was leading an outdoor school program, and it took me a moment to realize the students were referring to the big, lumpy fruit ...

Persimmons are an underrated fruit, and they grow well in Louisiana. I first tried persimmons in a course I took at LSU. Some are sour enough to make your face pucker, and some are sweet and juicy ...

It’s the mother tree, the tree from which all navel oranges in the United States trace their roots. Planted in 1873 by a Riverside woman, the parent Washington navel orange tree has lasted 148 years ...