Q:Are there advantages to growing a 'Bonanza Miniature’ peach tree in a container instead of the ground? Will it make any difference in keeping animals away from the fruit? — D.W., Houston A: ...

Growing a peach tree indoors is possible if you mimic warm, sunny outdoor conditions and meet the tree’s chill-hour needs.

Yuba County peach farmer is feeling optimistic about the baby cling peach trees planted this June — a trial in conservation of labor and orchard space. Sam Nevis, of Butte Basin Management Co., said ...

Many people love fresh fruit, but it isn’t easy to grow in today’s smaller yards. Luckily, many dwarf fruit trees are available that fit well in compact landscapes, but they will likely need to be ...

Many of the most popular fruit trees, including apples, pears, cherries, and apricots, can all be successfully grown in pots with little fuss. Most types of fruit trees now come in dwarfing varieties ...

Nine years ago, I received the following email from husband and wife Mark Gilles and Shawn Mulloy: “We are among the lucky ones who have a productive peach tree. It’s growing in our side yard in the ...

Q: I have a 12-year-old dwarf peach tree that's never produced. Some years I get blossoms. Is there something I am doing wrong to create peaches? B.B., A: You may have a variety that requires more ...

Q: After losing a prized peach tree to curl disease, I recently ordered a ‘Frost’ peach because I heard it is highly resistant to the disease. Are there other peach trees that are also resistant? A: ...

I have two dwarf peach trees which are now four years old. Last year one of the trees blossomed and had one fruit. This year neither tree blossomed. Both trees evidenced leaf curl this spring. I ...