Color isn't the only way to judge whether peaches are ripe. Harvest peaches when fully ripe, or just slightly underripe. Ripe peaches show no more green color, are still a bit firm, emit lovely scent, ...

Whether picked for desserts, pudding, jams, jellies, or simply to eat straight off the bush or tree, there is a fantastic range of fruits to pick in August. They ripen in the summer sun, and it pays ...