Rio Baran's senior thesis research sought to explore what few scientists have attempted. “Rio is an exceptional undergraduate student,” said her adviser, geosciences professor John Higgins.

Flowering trees can make a big statement when they're in full bloom. Every yard should have at least one such tree.

The USA is full of delicious and culturally significant regional foods. If you're traveling around America, here are some ...

Hawthorn’s Massimo D’Ambrosio has traded footy drills for espresso shots, helping sell a mate’s home that could’ve doubled as ...

According to Biltonen, apple trees can be either self-fertile or self-infertile, depending on the particular variety. He suggests choosing diploid varieties to enhance fruit production ...

Plant citrus after danger of frost has passed. Choosing a variety to plant is a matter of deciding which fruit you like best and the amount of space you have for a tree or two. Although trees are ...

The hawthorn can be fickle in its flowering, some years prolific and inspiring, in others less so, and the amount of blossom is probably dependent on external factors such as the temperature in late ...

Plant diversification increases resilience to pests and disease. Planting native trees alongside strategically placed perennial fruit trees and shrubs in accordance with permaculture principles would ...

"That's the number one thing that is required really right now is to get the fruit into storage immediately." B.C. Tree Fruits Cooperative shutting down after 88 years B.C. risks 'carpet' of ...

The assets include equipment, real estate and the green leaf logo that has adorned fruit packaging and apple stickers for decades as a sign of quality local food. The B.C. Tree Fruits logo and ...