Growing fruit trees in the Northwest can be a very rewarding venture. There is nothing quite like going out to the back yard and picking a handful of tree-ripened cherries, a juicy Asian pear or ...

Q. I have an Asian pear that I planted several years ago but it has never fruited. This spring it had lots of blooms, but it still doesn’t look like it has set any fruit. Can you tell me what is wrong ...

Enjoy delicious fruit—even if you're growing your trees indoors. Hand pollination is a great way to get your fruit trees to produce better, more abundant harvests. It partly substitutes for natural ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. I was wondering if you could provide me with a list of which fruit ...

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Spring has sprung and gardeners are digging in. Got questions as you carry on? Get answers from Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU ...