It happens more often than any of us realizes. You've made it through a summer without tasting one single plum. Maybe the thought isn't particularly heart-breaking, since sinking our teeth into fruit ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you are a fan of growing tasty fruits, plums should definitely be on your list. Plums are not just tasty; they are also incredibly healthy.

Being self-fertile, it produces its early-season dessert crop without needing other plum trees nearby, and the fruit can be eaten fresh or used for cooking. On top of this, the tree has an attractive ...

Name a fruit that grows on trees in backyards across the region. Chances are you said apple, which is the most common tree fruit in the Upper Midwest. While apples enjoy the limelight, plums are often ...

Editor’s Note: This column is provided by Sunnyside Nursery in Marysville in place of the weekly Whistling Gardener column by Steve Smith, who is taking the week off. As we continue our discussion on ...

As promised, I will continue to delve into the wonderful world of fruits this week and pontificate on plums. These tasty treats bring many of us back to our childhood, as you may have had (like me) a ...

Growing plums in containers is a smart idea for enjoying fresh plums from your container garden. With the right plum tree variety and a little patience, you can successfully grow plum trees in your ...