When fall rolls around, we all start craving apple and pumpkin bakes, but there's another seasonal fruit that's perfect for ...

Judy, if a pear does not ripen, it’s usually due to about four main factors factors: ...

I think the reason that pears (and some other fruits) don’t ripen is because grocery stores refrigerate them and try to ...

Dear Heloise: I think the reason that pears (and some other fruits) don’t ripen is because grocery stores refrigerate them and try to extend the amount of time they have to sell them.

Dragon fruit taste can vary, but its health benefits are the same no matter where the fruit is grown. Learn more about this ...

Apples are classed as “climacteric” fruits, meaning that they produce ethylene as part of the ripening process and continue to ripen after picking. “So you harvest a pear, a peach ...

After cooking elaborate, traditional meals for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur (pre- and post-fasting), convenience is now the top priority for the next seven days of Sukkot.

But Paula stresses that, unlike apples, pears ripen from the inside out, which means you're not going to instantly know from the outside whether it's ready. Press the neck and if there’s a bit of give ...

Last week, I wrote about the prickly pear cactus and how its fruit is a boon to local wildlife and the occasional thirsty ...

October is a time of garden transition. Summer ends and fall begins. Toward the middle of the month, when the air cools and ...

Beyond direct-to-consumer sales at farmers’ markets, agritourism can significantly supplement a farm’s income.