"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Just like apples, pears are at their peak from late summer through October. And there are tons of ...

Stone fruit (also known as a drupe) is a variety of fruit that features a stone or pit in the center. The most popular varieties are in the genus prunus, which include peaches, plums and apricots.

Picking fruit sounds simple until the fruit is heavy, easily bruised, and ready at different times on the same plant. A new ...