In his weekly Jamie’s Little Allotment column, gardener Jamie Marsh has the promise of fresh harvests to come… This time of ...

It’s September, and I still haven’t harvested a single red tomato. The beets are still grape-size and, so far, my four plants have produced only two zucchini. But the green beans? They’re suddenly ...

If your apples start developing a rich color, you may think you can just grab one and eat it; however, this is not the right way to tell if it's ripe.

Zucchini or Summer Squash: The biggest tip is to harvest them when small and tender, so search under the foliage to find any squash that is hiding and has grown bigger than a fat sausage. Overripe ...

Some people think apples need frost to get them to ripen. This is simply not true, regardless of variety. So, what is the secret? Knowing the right time to harvest apples can make the difference ...

The biggest fall perfume trends feel inherently "fall," with nods to cozier vibes, dark liquors, and in-season produce. Perfumers and fragrance experts alike predict we'll continue to see ...

Food-waste reduction company OneThird developed an infrared scanner, already being tested in Tesco stores, that reads ripeness levels to help shoppers pick the perfect fruit. Stacey Leasca is an award ...

When you start to see fruit in the garden, it's exciting! But it is also a practice in patience. You have to wait until that fruit is just right. Dani Gehr, filling in for Charity Nebbe, talks with ...