MORAGA — Work to trim branches at the Joaquin Moraga pear orchard to curb the spread of fire blight takes place this Saturday, Oct. 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1000 Camino Pablo at Canyon Road ...

Orcharding requires effort, but the resulting yields of fresh fruit make it all worthwhile. One of the most important aspects of growing fruit trees is pruning. This applies to large commercial and ...

The Macomb County Board of Commissioners recently announced a settlement has been reached with the International Transmission Co. over access to power lines running along parts of the county’s Macomb ...

The apple orchard in Bethlehem’s historic Burnside Plantation looks angry at winter’s end. Poking through the snow-covered ground, leafless trees crisscross the orchard with a profusion of thick, ...

Berlin resident Alfred "Sonny" Knotts has been taking advantage of the recent good weather to trim fruit trees throughout the area. "I was so busy these past few months," said Knotts, who is retired ...

Hail pounded the ripening apples in Rick Keim’s orchard on July 3, leaving scars no amount of money or loving care can heal. “You can have anything from one tiny dimple to 14-16 marks on an apple. And ...