Twin Peaks Orchards honored for 100th anniversary

The Placer County Board of Supervisors got a chance Tuesday to congratulate Twin Peaks Orchards of Newcastle for two milestones: being in business 100 years and winning a 2012 Farmer of the Year Award.

La Union ‘Pulis Makakalikasan’ Intensified

CAMP DIEGO SILANG, La Union - The La Union Police Provincial Office, along with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), concluded a two-day training on seedling production and mainte-nance of forest trees, including indigenous and fruit trees, at the Conference Room of Camp Diego Silang, Carlatan, San Fernando City, La Union. The seminar was in line with the memorandum of ...

ANN LOVEJOY | Choosing cherry trees for the Northwest

A reader new to the Northwest is captivated by the wealth of wild cherries that fill our woodlands and gardens. She wonders how to plant one in her own yard, and also wants to know which sweet and tart pie cherries are the most productive. Finally, she is curious about a neighbor's cherry tree that bloomed this winter.

Chelmsford Garden Club donates dogwood

On April 27 the Chelmsford Garden Club donated a Kousa Dogwood Tree to replace an unhealthy spruce tree that stood in front of the town offices. It was installed by Weston Nurseries.

Dwarf and semi-dwarf trees a good choice for backyard orchard

Newcomers to Albuquerque are often surprised to find fruit trees growing in the high and dry desert. ...