Q. What plants are pruned this month? A. Prune fruit trees and roses at the first sign of swelling in the growth buds. I ...

Gardeners growing fruits, including apples, pears and raspberries, should mark their calendars this month. February is an ...

The weather may still be cold and cloudy, but buds are already starting to appear so it’s time to get your garden ready for ...

Prune minimally, especially with young trees, as excessive pruning will delay or reduce ... The fruit has maximum access to sunlight and air circulation. Do you have an old, overgrown apple tree in ...

A general tidy-up is an excellent starting point. Wash down garden furniture and ornaments, removing any accumulated grime ...

Fruit trees are a labor of love and the rewards can be great. Nothing beats a fresh pear, apple, cherry or peach. However, these trees are labor intensive and timing ...

Hurricane Helene inflicted huge losses on North Carolina farms. As many farmers wait for aid to flow, some wonder whether ...

SPRING is just weeks away – and below ground, your garden is getting ready for a glow-up. Whether you plant in pots on patios ...

Oldfields Cider, based near Tenbury Wells, has added an eight-acre cider apple orchard to its existing 22 acres. The new orchard, planted in January, will feature traditional bittersweet cider apples ...

Indoor Bowls are played in Glenealy village hall every Wednesday night from 8pm to 10pm. New players always welcome. The next Monster sale will be in Glenealy village hall on Sunday 23rd February from ...

Landowners and farmers are finalizing farmland leasing agreements, starting with the question; “what is the average cash rent ...