Are you skipping pears at the grocery store because they’re hard as rocks? That’s a mistake! Here's why pears are picked ...

Because firm pears last much longer than soft ones, giving you more flexibility to ripen them on their own timeline, ...

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 ...

Aroma is another sign of ripeness for European pear varieties, though it’s less reliable than color or firmness. If your ...

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 ...

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

Gardening inspiration for early autumn with David Maxwell and guests.

It's been a few weeks since I had my last farmers market peach, and the transition always feels like a bit of a bummer. But my disappointment is lessened knowing pear season is coming around. While ...

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 ...

Pears take time to reach peak ripeness, but there are ways to speed up the process. 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 ...