Mild winter may reap less fruit

This year's mild winter may lead to reduced fruit crops this autumn with a subsequent rise in prices, according to the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS).

Ciscoe Morris: Dwarf hinoki cypress adds elegant touch

Ciscoe Morris, Seattle Times garden writer, talks about the selection of hinoki cypress that are available at local nurseries; self-pollinating cherry-tree varieties that are available on dwarfing Gisela rootstock; and how a visit to Washington Park Arboretum Winter Garden in winter offers an explosion of color and fragrance.

Mild winter ‘could hit fruit crops’

This year's mild winter could lead to smaller crops of fruits in the autumn, potentially pushing up prices, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has warned.

Mild winter weather could push up fruit prices

This year's mild winter could lead to smaller crops of fruits in the autumn, potentially pushing up prices, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) warned today.

Beekeepers worry about threats to hives, including chemicals

There are an estimated 250,000 honeybee colonies in Texas, with each typically housing 40,000 to 60,000 bees.