In the fall, bright orange ornaments decorate special tree branches throughout our county. What are these stunning treasures? Persimmons. You may want to consider planting a persimmon tree in your own ...

Q. I am interested in planting a persimmon tree in my yard. What are the different types and what do they need to grow well? I am in Riverside County, USDA zone 9b. Persimmon (Diospyros) can be grown ...

The skin of a ripe persimmon should be soft, and the fruit should feel very delicate, almost like a water balloon when you gently press it. During the ripening process, the aforementioned tannins ...

Join me as I harvest persimmons from my 20-year-old tree, sell them at the country market, and transform my new land by planting cauliflower and lettuce. Experience the full journey of farming and ...

CORVALLIS — It’s the time of year when fruit trees are on the minds of beginning and experienced backyard enthusiasts. More and more homeowners are adding fruit trees to their landscape and now’s the ...