Unlike other types of fruit, figs don’t ripen well off the plant. So when are figs ripe and how can you tell when to pick the fruit? There are several clues to look for so that you don't end up with ...

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 ...

Fresh figs are a bit of a rare find at the supermarket, since they have two relatively short seasons a year -- early summer and late summer or the beginning of fall. So when they make an appearance at ...