In the simplest terms, a nut is an edible seed. We eat many kinds of nuts, from hazelnuts to Brazil nuts, pine nuts to pistachios. Most of the country’s nuts are grown here in California. In 2012, ...

Late winter is an ideal time for pruning many trees, and fruit trees are no exception. Regularly trimming away damaged and unsightly branches is key to maintaining a healthy tree with an aesthetically ...

The dormant season is the perfect time to plant fruit and nut trees in East Texas. With the cooler temperatures, planting now allows trees to develop strong roots before spring growth begins. If ...

Walnut trees are very special additions to the yard, offering spring yellow-green catkins and delicious walnuts in fall. While they can seem intimidating to grow, a little perseverance can make your ...

Inspired by a poem, the author initially received black walnuts but did not plant them. A trip to a Vermont farm with ...

Nut trees tend to do well in warm weather and can survive dry summers. Here, a farmworker cracks open an almond. Photos: ...

Q:The black walnut tree in my yard gives off nice shade. It is planted close to the house and this last year it did not drop any walnuts. Usually, I pay the neighborhood kids to pick up the nuts, so ...