CORVALLIS — It’s the time of year when fruit trees are on the minds of beginning and experienced backyard enthusiasts. More and more homeowners are adding fruit trees to their landscape and now’s the ...

Atrip to less industrialized tropical and subtropical regions of the world can be very enlightening in some unexpected ways.

If I asked you where to find cactus in the United States, you would undoubtedly say Arizona, New Mexico, or the southwestern ...

The fiber and water in fruit can promote satiety and reduce calorie intake. These are the 17 best fruits for weight loss, according to a dietitian.

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Yet another pest from Queensland is making its way further south into NSW, while farmers - who are the frontline in this ...

The Cheyenne Habitat Hero Committee strives to put on a different, but useful workshop every winter.

Employees at the Anchor Hocking glass factory say this week has been a roller coaster of emotions. People who were just laid off, just found out that they’re still needed and are being asked to come ...

The acid growth theory states that the auxin-induced acidification of plant cell walls causes their expansion. A model now suggests that excessive acidification leads to growth inhibition ...

If you want to plant a fruit tree in your backyard to grow your own apples or pears, consider whether you'll need more than one for cross pollination.

Cactus fruit may look intimidating, but once you get past its spiny outsides, it yields a mild and nutrient-rich flesh. This fruit is delicious eaten raw, added to recipes, or turned into a ...