It's vital to know the exact time you should harvest pears because pears are ready to be picked when they're fully formed, not when they're ripe on the tree. Leave them until they're ripe and you may ...

Two of Kansas gardeners’ favored fruits may need attention now as the calendar hits mid-August. Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini said pears are typically ready for ...

While everyone is busy getting pumped for apple season, I'm thinking about how to pick pears. Remember: There's another equally delicious fall fruit that deserves your attention, too. Pears may not ...

Gardening season is in full swing and there are lots of questions out there. Get answers from Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU ...

CORVALLIS - Anticipation of ripe pears and apples peaks in fall as fruits hang heavily from branches and begin their gravity-aided trip to the ground. But how do you know when it's prime picking time?

OFF-TREE RIPENING: Many banana trees have fruit this year. Bananas ripen best when off of the tree. Wait until the fruit reach full size, then cut off the whole stalk and hang it up somewhere ...

Apples may get all of autumn’s accolades, but it’s time for pears to muscle in on the action. Understanding which pear varieties are best for which uses will help you choose wisely from the fruit ...

Apples may get all of autumn’s accolades, but it’s time for pears to muscle in on the action. Understanding which pear varieties are best for which uses will help you choose wisely from the fruit ...

Apples may get all of autumn’s accolades, but it’s time for pears to muscle in on the action. Understanding which pear varieties are best for which uses will help you choose wisely from the fruit ...