1. Preheat oven to 375°F. 2. Line two baking sheets with aluminum foil. Lightly coat with cooking spray. 3. Spread several thyme sprigs over the bottom of one baking sheet. Fan pear slices over the ...

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 ...

Two of Kansas gardeners’ favored fruits may need attention now as the calendar hits mid-August. Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini said pears are typically ready for ...

Fall brings the anticipation of ripe pears and apples as branches bend with fruit and gravity begins to pull them to the ground. But how do you know when it’s the right time to pick? According to ...

Fresh fruit and vegetables always taste better when you've plucked them from the vine yourself. Get out there and grab some apples, strawberries or peppers. In late summer and early autumn, Milwaukee ...

Editor’s Note: This column is provided by Sunnyside Nursery in Marysville in place of the weekly Whistling Gardener column by Steve Smith, who is taking the week off. As we continue our discussion on ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Planning ahead is key to picking a perfect pear. The fruits are picked when mature but not ripe. It's up to you to choose a ...