Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

When it comes to harvesting, fruit usually falls into one of two categories: the type that continues to ripen off the tree, and the type that doesn’t. In the former category, it's best to harvest ...

ALPINE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — You may notice more apples left on Michigan trees this year. That’s because orchards say it does not make economic sense to harvest all the fruit. Schweitzer Orchards, ...

Sure, unpruned fruit trees can still produce a crop. But knowing how to prune fruit trees properly helps them be more productive and the fruit will be easier to harvest. This guide explains the ...