Gary Grove, a soon-to-be professor emeritus of plant pathology at Washington State University, told growers they face ...

December is National Pear Month, not just because we hear about them in a famous Christmas carol, but because most of the ...

The quince tree ( Cydonia oblonga) is in the rose family along with apples and pears, but is the only member in the Cydonia group. The fruit is tough to cut, and the cut flesh is the color of an apple ...

Discussions about how the election and recent federal court cases might affect agricultural employment highlighted the labor session at Day 3 of the Washington State Tree Fruit Association Annual ...

Beyond that, these trees tolerate a wide range of soil types and pH levels. Hawthorns are also vulnerable to diseases such as apple scab, fire blight, leaf spots, and rust. Witch hazel is a fragrant ...

But putting up a real Christmas tree can come with the risk of fire. However, assistant city fire chief Slade Schultz said there are ways to minimize that risk. He said the biggest concern is the ...

Corona’s 1990 Christmas commercial has been airing every holiday season for more than 30 years and features a beautifully-lit palm tree as the lone christmas decoration in a quiet, coastal night ...

With Christmas approaching, fire officials are cautioning people to keep safety in mind as they cook a holiday meal or trim their tree in the family room. “We need your help to protect your ...

The Huntington Fire Department says if you are putting up an artificial tree, thoroughly check the lights and the light cords. If any of the lights don’t work or any of the cords are frayed or ...

MALIBU, Calif. (KABC) -- Firefighters are battling a wind-driven brush fire in Malibu that prompted evacuation orders and warnings for much of the city and caused Pepperdine University students to ...

Thousands of people in Southern California were under evacuation orders or warnings on Tuesday, as the Franklin Fire roared through the wealthy Malibu area and firefighters struggled to contain it.