Fruits play a crucial role in a healthy diet and human well-being by providing essential vitamins and minerals. However, the ...

Now is a great time to identify trees and shrubs on home grounds as the plants flower and form seeds and fruits. Fruits and seeds are one of the best indicators to use to identify plants, and they are ...

Nature and gadget lovers, this one's for you: a mobile app that lets you ID the species of any leaf or tree while you're out on the trail or taking a walk in the park. The app, called Leafsnap, uses a ...

Q. I have several fruit trees on my property. My pear tree had a fungal disease last year. Is there something I can do now to prevent problems from happening again this season? -- Peter, Barryville A.

After fruit was thinned to 8 inches apart, this 5-year-old tree still produced 84 large apples. Many fruit trees — including semidwarf varieties — can easily grow to 15 feet and taller. Anyone who has ...

If you've ever wondered what type of tree was nearby but didn't have a guide book, a new smartphone app allows users with no formal training to satisfy their curiosity and contribute to science at the ...

Leafsnap UK, a collaboration between Museum botanists and US software developers, could revolutionise summer walks. November 2019 update: the Leafsnap UK app has been retired from the Apple App Store.

Every fall, lots of people bite into an apple and fall in love. The flavors, juices and crunch of the fruit are all amazing.