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Get rare fruit varieties at annual Scion Exchange

Learn about grafting and expand your orchard --  without growing new trees

Meyer lemons, almonds team in heavenly dessert bars

In-season Meyers are sweeter, ideal for baking

Enjoy mandarins in a creamy parfait

Try mandarins in an easy parfait dessert

Super-ripe persimmon pulp makes for plump cookie

Treat features fruit and a special ingredient

Pick pomegranates before the rain makes them split

We also have tips on how to seed them without a mess

This fall favorite uses a different orange fruit

It’s persimmon season! Try them in a baked pudding

Too much heat can lead to sunburned apples

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of July 31

Feature fresh peaches in an easy turnover

Summer treat makes use of frozen puff pastry

Pretty pluots team with spinach and pecans in summer salad

Pluot-spinach salad with fig balsamic vinaigrette

What's this bug? It loves triple-digit heat

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of June 19

Season's first cherries delicious in a spring compote

Sweet early fruit is paired with blanched almonds

Get ready for a big chill!

Look for signs of spring at the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center

Fresh salsa starts with fresh mandarins

Seasonal condiment pairs well with chips or seafood

Jewel-toned salad pretty enough for guests

Persimmon-red grape combination accented with white-wine vinaigrette

Here comes citrus season: Mandarins and more

It's apple pie, but in a cookie

Good for breakfast, snack or quick Thanksgiving dessert

Chocolate and pears in a dreamy cake

Italian in origin and just right for baking season