You’ve planted and pruned, watered and watched it grow. And now, at last, tree fruit is ripening on the branch. Then the birds descend. They perch and peck, pillage and plunder. And just like that, a ...

Q: What sort of netting can I use on a cherry tree that will prevent birds from eating the cherries, and also doesn't snag birds? Also, will ground squirrels chew up the netting? A: Your concerns ...

It's important to welcome wildlife into our gardens and we can play a key role in creating habitats for all sorts of animals in an urban environment. Sharing some of your fruit and veggie crops ...

For many of us, food is something we buy at a supermarket or order at a café. We usually give little thought to the complex systems required to produce and deliver it—until they stop working. It's not ...

ORONDO, Wash. — Seemingly endless rolls of white cloth netting stretch over acres and acres of young Gala apple trees in an orchard along Highway 97 about 16 miles north of Orondo. It’s a new sight ...

Question: Last year I lost a huge amount of my blueberries to marauding birds. What’s a good way to keep my hard-earned bounty for myself? Answer: Rebar and netting. Buy lengths of rebar taller than ...

If you would like to add spring-flowering trees to your landscape, January and February are excellent months to plant them.