Archaeologists have traced the cultivation of the date palm—also known as Phoenix dactylifera—back millennia. Centuries later, this tree's delicious fruits remain a staple in cuisines around the world ...

5 things to do in the garden this week: 1. Fruit trees. Plant a Chinese date tree (Zizyphus jujube). It does fine when planted this time of year. Chinese date is an extremely drought-tolerant tree, ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Across the country, fall ushers in flavors of pumpkins, apples and pears. In Arizona, it’s time for dates. This harvest season, Sphinx Date Co. Palm & Pantry and Arizona State University’s Polytechnic ...

Soft, sweet and chewy, dates are not only a delicious snack but an essential part of the Holy Month of Ramadan. Date palm trees are native to the Middle East and have grown there for thousands of ...