New Orleans may have Mardi Gras and King Cake, but Michigan has Pączki Day before Ash Wednesday. It is an annual tradition ...

Despite February’s often cool, damp, and dreary days, it is a harbinger that spring is only a month away and can inspire North Bay gardeners to begin planning, preparing and getting an early start ...

A guide to when and how to prune fan-trained fruit trees for healthy trees and bumper crops, including tips for training ...

It’s important to be gentle with the delicate berries.

In advance of the fruit tree pruning demonstration, here is a brief reminder of the principles of fruit tree pruning. Proper pruning shapes the tree to allow good sun exposure. This encourages optimal ...

Prepare for spring by repairing winter damage, incorporating cover crops and controlling early-emerging pests.

Want to get ahead in the garden this year? Tick off these important February jobs to put you in a good place for spring ...

Break out the leather gloves, heavy long sleeve shirt or coat, pruners and head out to your raspberry patch. Proper routine ...

Break out the leather gloves, heavy long sleeve shirt or coat, pruners and head out to your raspberry patch. Proper routine ...

The days are getting longer and there’s a hint of spring in the air, so it's time to get outdoors. These are all the garden ...

Shrubs such as dogwood or spirea can be pruned in the winter, encouraging a healthy spring flush. Heavy pruning of evergreen ...

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