Challenging UNDATED (CNN) -- The first time Sam Van Aken saw tree branches being grafted and grown onto other trees, he likened it to Frankenstein. Yet, when the process became a full-time fascination ...

If you have already figured out how to map and space your veggie garden, you may be wondering where you can fit in a few fruit trees. For those with limited backyard space, the good news is there are ...

For Sam Van Aken, grafting — a horticultural practice of joining two or more plants together — is about more than just creating the best harvest. It's a way to preserve trees, particularly varieties ...

Few things are more satisfying than growing fruit in your garden. However, this sweet produce often comes from fruit trees, which require specific environments and care to thrive. So, what do you do ...

Pruning fruit trees helps maintain size and shape, and it's the best way to control your crop. Here's when to prune fruit trees by season and type of tree.

Agriculture and art are joining forces in the City of Brotherly Love. Contemporary artist Sam Van Aken is bringing the “Tree of 40 Fruit” to Temple University’s main campus in Philadelphia. This art ...

There may be a lot of snow on the ground, but spring is still on its way, and the gardeners are itching to make plans for this year’s growing season. If you are one of these gardeners, and if you find ...

Peaches, apricots, nectarines and cherries—one hybrid tree bears all these fruits. Artist Sam Van Aken cultivated the "Tree of 40 Fruits" to symbolize the biodiversity needed to feed our planet. Sam ...

Discover a selection of stone fruit trees and others that should never be pruned in winter, along with expert advice for when ...

If you want to grow a pear tree that produces fruit indoors, then it’s best to choose dwarf varieties. “Avoid cultivars that ...

Instant access to fresh lemons opens your life up to endless cleaning and cooking hacks -- but your going to need to prune ...