Winter here in Northern California means lots of fresh green Asian vegetables and other cabbage family members, along with root crops and cold-loving leafy greens like lettuce, spinach and chard. But ...

If you enjoy the delight of a bright persimmon, you'll know that picking the perfect one at the grocery store is crucial. These delicious fruits are typically in season between the months of October ...

At market, you'll generally find two types of persimmon: the squat fuyu, which can be eaten crisp or soft, and elongated hachiya, which absolutely must turn to velvet softness before it's sweet enough ...

November means it is time to pick persimmons. Some gardeners enjoy eating the fruits of our native persimmon, while others harvest them to predict the weather. For years, gardeners have been cutting ...