When it comes to harvesting, fruit usually falls into one of two categories: the type that continues to ripen off the tree, and the type that doesn’t. In the former category, it's best to harvest ...

We have a blood orange tree, and I was wondering when is the best time to harvest the oranges when they're at their peak? — Jimmy Blood oranges (here we commonly plant the Moro blood orange variety) ...

We have a satsuma tree that is full of fruit. My husband wants to pick them. He said that they are sweeter if you pick them when they are not completely ripe and let them ripen on the counter. I say ...

Pruning fruit trees in August can feel counterintuitive. You might think you need to leave your apple and pear trees well alone while the fruit ripens. But, in my experience, a well-timed summer prune ...

5 things to do in the garden this week: Fruit trees. Now through winter and into early spring is when Eureka lemons are ready for harvest. You will find a few Eureka lemons on the tree at any time of ...