From Elberta to Belle of Georgia, discover the romantic Southern tradition of naming peach varieties after women, and meet the Georgia grower keeping it alive today.

There is something about plucking fruit from a tree you nurtured for years and biting into it (after a little wash) that is extra special. Homegrown just tastes better, and there are loads of fruit ...

Masumoto Family Farm near Fresno to harvest our adopted Elberta peach tree. And each year, I experiment with new ways to showcase this old-fashioned variety. One recipe hasn’t budged from our roster ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Pastry chef Catherine Schimenti and chef Matt Accarrino (the two on the ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley Farmers and Gardeners! Peach season is in full swing as many different types and varieties are available at the grocery store, farmers market and directly from the farm. Many of ...

Boats have historically been named after women. So have cars, hurricanes, and ships. But in middle Georgia in the 1870s, peach growers were doing it too, and the varieties they named are still growing ...