You've been nurturing a pear tree for years and it finally has an abundance of fruit. Knowing when to pluck the fruit for the ...

Autumn brings yearly anticipation of ripe pears and apples. But how do you know when it’s the right time to pull them off the branch?

Learn how to know when to pick apples and enjoy perfectly flavored fruit ready for eating, cooking or making into cider.

It may take more than one visit to pick all the apples of a tree, and that is because not all the fruits will ripen at the same time. When they ripen depends on the amount of light they get. Start ...

You’ve done it—you planted your fruit trees, nurtured them through spring blossoms, and watched them proudly bear fruit ...

If your apples start developing a rich color, you may think you can just grab one and eat it; however, this is not the right way to tell if it's ripe.

From plans for spring harvest to spacing tips to planting basics, there’s a steady stream of tasks to do and things to look ...

This week's gardening column also addresses a reader concerned that caterpillars have feasted on their catalpa tree leaves.

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On the Flathead Indian Reservation in Northwest Montana, picking apples means there’s less food to attract bears.

Tomatoes are one summer fruit that can be saved for future months via freezing. Pickled onions can top salads, tacos and more. Right now, our table is overflowing with tomatoes, corn and peaches — ...

From Georgia peaches to Michigan cherries, these fruits taste best where they grow. Julekha Dash is a seasoned print and web journalist who currently covers culinary trends, arts and culture, ...