Guelph area fruit trees could be fruitless

— Expect far less Ontario-grown fruit in your grocery stores and farmers’ markets this fall, fruit producers are warning. More expensive local fruit is also likely.

City's work on trees bears fruit

Reedsburg earns official 'Tree City USA' status Reedsburg finally gained the official designation as a “Tree City USA” at the Common Council meeting Monday night. Jeff Roe of the Wisconsin Dep…

Armenian Tree Project celebrates Earth Day

This year, Armenia Tree Project (ATP) celebrated by planting trees in the community of Teghenik in the Kotayk region. On Friday, April 20, the US Embassy in Armenia and the United Nations joined ATP to plant a cluster of decorative and fruit trees in Teghenik. 

The Root of It All: Japanese beetle invasion

Your last article talked about insect control in the garden, but emphasized aphids. I am wondering if you can help me save my plants from the new Japanese beetle that has plagued us for the past couple of years now. My wave petunias and beans, among other plants, have been eaten by these beetles. And with the mild winter, I can only guess that these beetles will be even worse this year. Is there ...

Iowa wineries’ ag designation means thousands in tax breaks

At least two acres plus 200 trees per acre equals no taxes. This, in a nutshell, is Iowa’s forest reserve property tax exemption.The exemption, put into law in 1906, allows landowners to pay no taxes on forested land.