Start by choosing the correct variety of plum, then remove the pit. Extract the seeds from the pit, then let them germinate before placing them in the soil. Wouldn't it be great to have free plums ...

A plate of plums sits on a wooden table - Ekaterina Smirnova/Getty Images If your parents ever warned you not to swallow the pits of stone fruits because a fruit tree would grow in your stomach, you ...

Growing the best fruit trees for your own flavorsome fruit is easy when you know which tree to buy. Homegrown fruit tastes ten times better than shop-bought produce, contains a greater density of ...

Last week we discussed what you need to know of you want to plant peach and citrus trees in your backyard. This week we will cover figs, blackberries, apples, pears, pomegranate and oriental persimmon ...

Name a fruit that grows on trees in backyards across the region. Chances are you said apple, which is the most common tree fruit in the Upper Midwest. While apples enjoy the limelight, plums are often ...