“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, or gold,” says Ervin. “The fruit will still be firm when picked and will ...

Through careful crossbreeding and selection, University of Maryland researchers have developed what may just be the perfect apples for American growers trying to adapt to a changing world. The two new ...

Apple season is in full swing in Utah — but not every tree can handle the state’s unique climate. Now, a little science is ...

The name "John Chapman" probably doesn’t ring a bell, but his nickname – "Johnny Appleseed" – surely does. In the 1800s Chapman, a nurseryman and missionary, introduced apple trees into numerous ...

Fruit trees, whether it's apples, pears, figs, or nectarines, are wonderful to grow for a surplus of your favorite fruit when it's harvest time. Growing fruit trees requires space, time, and proper ...

"Look what I grew," a colleague exclaimed as she proudly held up a plump 'Rio Red' grapefruit, one of several she'd brought in for us to sample. Mine was delicious - the red-flushed yellow rind gave ...

Through an initiative being led by Latoya Panton, a passionate organic farmer and the official Wambugu apple ambassador in ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Q • I have had scab on the leaves and fruit of our red and yellow apple trees for several years now. This year there were few ...