A simple berry sampling method has been developed that can indicate when berries are free of spotted wing drosophila or are starting to be infested.

Drying conditions in much of the fruit growing region sparks need to begin watering using micro-irrigation systems.

Recipes for homemade weed killers abound on the internet. University of Illinois Extension specialist Michelle Wiesbrook explains why homemade is not always better.

University of Maine representatives demonstrate how to properly wash and store fresh fruits and vegetables and reduce the risk of food-borne illness.

Join former University of Tennessee Extension agent and Apple Valley Orchard owner Chuck McSpadden for a quick and inside look on how to prune fruit trees.

If you enjoy container gardening, you will love having a Meyer lemon tree. Here are a few things that may help you be successful.

This quick guide by the University of Florida Extension provide an overview of how to wash different types of fruits and vegetables.

Though Simon and Garfunkel weren't thinking of avocados when they wrote "Slip Sliding Away," this phrase might describe our experience trying to peel and pit an avocado.

This article by a University of Vermont professor will help you decide which tomato variety is right for you and your garden.

Hot weather isn’t kind to most fresh produce, but there are steps you can take to help fruits and vegetables last longer, says a University of Florida scientist.