The Green Thumb

Peach trees require more care than you might expect, but once how to care for them, there's dozen of excellent varieties for fresh eating, canning, and home preservation.

Dan Drost shares his tips for how to pick which plants to buy, when to get them out in your garden, and how to help them grow well in the right conditions.

This is the perfect time of year to plant fruit trees. They're a great plant to have if you have the space for them. Here's a couple of tips to keep them happy.

As the snow melts and temperatures start warming across Utah, you may be starting to think about your lawn again. Early spring, however, is a time of year when a little patience can go a long way.

Fresh produce is hard to resist, but with Utah's unpredictable climate, it's better to wait for warmer weather before planting cool season crops.

March if officially the start of the gardening season — I hope you're ready.

Aphids are little, soft-bodied insects that can suck the life out of your fruit trees. Here are some tips to prevent them infesting your garden.

February has arrived, and the weather is still lovely. It's almost good enough to get out in the garden. Here's what you can do to be garden-ready come spring.

Seed catalogs are designed to sell plants, and that often means bold promises. With some precautions, you can be a much more successful gardener when ordering from them.

As you're sitting inside looking at the snow waiting for it to melt, here are some things to keep in mind when it comes to fruit trees.