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 ...

“Asian pears are ready to pick and eat as soon as their skin is no longer green and has changed to shades of brown, russet, ...

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 ...

Nothing beats the flavor of home grown fruit picked right off the tree in your own yard. For great flavor, however, it's important to harvest fruit at the right time. Some fruit must ripen on the tree ...

Sure, unpruned fruit trees can still produce a crop. But knowing how to prune fruit trees properly helps them be more productive and the fruit will be easier to harvest. This guide explains the ...

Fruit trees are often looked upon as the most difficult edible plants to grow — maybe with the exception of the tomato, depending on the year. Once a suitable variety is selected and planted, there’s ...

Gardening season may be winding down, but there is still plenty do and you might have some questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State ...