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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you have an abundance of ripe pears, freezing them is a practical way to preserve their sweetness and flavor. Instead of letting them go to waste, freezing allows you to enjoy them later in ...

This week's look at what's new, bountiful or mysterious in the produce aisles: Their brethren have modestly colored skins of light green, pale yellow and dusky brown, but it's the fiery red-skinned ...