In this video, I prune our peach trees and mulch up all the fruit to stop pests (fruit fly) from infesting the orchard. Self Sufficient Me is based on our small 3-acre property/homestead in se ...

Even if your shrubs are looking a bit forgotten, fall pruning can damage new growth or remove future flowers. Don't prune these plants in October.

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley Farmers and Gardeners! Peach season is in full swing as many different types and varieties are available at the grocery store, farmers market and directly from the farm. Many of ...

Cutting long branches keeps fruit trees a good size for harvesting. Photo: Martha Proctor If you’ve ever wrestled with an overgrown fruit tree, you know the struggle—branches reaching for the sky, ...

If you’ve ever wrestled with an overgrown fruit tree, you know the struggle: branches reaching for the sky, fruit hiding in a tangled mess and those pesky suckers popping up everywhere. But don’t ...

When do peach trees need to be sprayed? How can I identify what problems my peach trees may be having? The schedule for peach tree spraying is a lengthy topic and more than can be covered in this ...

Q. My peach tree has started looking sad – not as many leaves as last year, leaves are turning yellow, not much fruit, and there are little holes in the trunk where sap has oozed out and dried. I’ve ...