Q. Our young navel orange tree has a tall sprout coming up the middle. This is the first year the sprout has grown leaves; before it was just thorns. Should this sprout be cut off? This year’s crop of ...

Matt Mattia used both hands to flip through the branch at his eye level, studying each side of every leaf as sunlight filtered from above. “Just healthy leaves,” he said, noting the dark green color.

An apple may not fall far from the tree, but for a leaf, it depends on its shape. Elm or apple leaves — oval and symmetrical, with few protruding lobes — fall quickly, making them likely to end up ...

With a bit of extra care and a lot of natural light, you can have a beautiful home orchard in no time. Oranges are a delicious part of any diet, providing a much-needed dose of vitamin C. A glass of ...