Sweet, succulent and refreshing—a ripe pear is a thing of beauty. Unripe pears, on the other hand, are not nearly as rewarding. Fortunately, our guide on how to ripen pears will spare you the ...

Whether you want to ripen them or extend their life, make the most of pear season with these expert storage tips. MirageC / Getty Images Although peak pear season varies around the country, these ...

As ubiquitous as they are come fall, pears remain a bit of an enigma. Why are they so hard when you buy them? Why do they seemingly take forever to ripen? Why do they finally ripen exactly when you ...

You've been waiting all year for fall produce to be ready, and it's finally time! Here's how to store and cook your favorite ...

Fall looms but gardening season is far from over, and you may have questions. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A photo is very ...

Asian pears are ready to eat when purchased; European pears ripen after harvest. Check European pears for color changes, sweet aroma and soft flesh near the stem to spot ripeness. To speed ripening, ...

Shop smart and avoid waste by knowing how different fruits ripen. Shopping for fruit might seem like a straightforward task, but there's more to it than buying a pineapple or a bunch of bananas and ...

Question: Our new house has a few apple and pear trees. They are older trees, but they don't have a lot of fruit. How do we tell when they are ripe? Answer: The first thing to know about apple trees ...