Home and Garden Digest, Jan 14 2012: Coastal fruit tree info today

Coastal fruit tree session at ProBuild Head to the ProBuild Garden Center 10 a.m. to noon today at 235 River St.

Feeding the Hungry, One Fruit Tree at a Time

News with a Twist, Anne Cutler Reports Megan Nuismer may have her master’s degree in public health, but these days barrels of citrus are the fruits of her labor. "I was never meant for a business suit, so this is actually perfect!"

Urban Abundance in Vancouver will teach tree care in exchange for volunteer time

Clark County's fruit and nut trees are beautiful, but they're also useful. Or at least they should be. So Urban Abundance seeks to harvest neighborhood fruit and nut trees to share with those in need. The problem: The trees often are not in good shape.

Home and Garden Digest, Jan. 28, 2011: Orchid expert to speak at Santa Cruz Orchid Society meeting

Expert to speak at local Orchid Society meeting Biotechnology consultant Mary Gerritsen will speak at the Santa Cruz Orchid Society meeting 7:30 p.

Organic liquid fertilizer the answer for fig tree

Since the fig tree's roots are contained and unable to spread into the soil to access more nutrients, organic liquid fertilizer would provide adequate nutrition without overdoing it.