Question: I’d like to grow my own fruit trees, but I’m short on space. Can I grow fruit trees in containers? Answer: We’re happy to say yes, you can. One of the great pleasures in life is picking ...

FARGO — I was just out in the yard and saw two birds stuck together in a tree. I don’t know much about birds, but I’m guessing they’re velcrows. Speaking of yardwork, there’s a segment of our ...

Melons are part of the cucurbit family, which includes squash, cucumbers, pumpkin and zucchini. Melons date back thousands of years to Africa and Southeast Asia, and have sweet and delicious fruit ...

Have fun and enjoy picking fresh fruit right outside your door thanks to compact varieties you can grow in containers. Just clear some space on your patio, deck, balcony, or front steps that receives ...

A gardener is picking a small, round watermelon - Cavan Images/Getty Images Watermelons are beloved summer fruit, but many people avoid growing them because they're notorious for needing large amounts ...

Many vegetables can be grown in containers, but some of them may not thrive in this environment— especially if the pot is too small. Some of these plants need more space for their roots; others need ...

Several readers have written me over the past month lamenting the fact that they no longer have land to plant a vegetable garden and saying they really miss both working outside and the act of growing ...

Growing vegetables in containers is an activity that can bring families joy and the reward of fresh, tasty vegetables from right outside the door, said Shaun Francis, Extension horticulture specialist ...

Watermelons are beloved summer fruit, but many people avoid growing them because they're notorious for needing large amounts of space. If you're gardening in a small yard or in a rental where you only ...