It was never really about the fruit.

As someone who grew up in Middle Georgia, I am a total peach snob. An unabashed elitist. Sure, I’ll try a peach from Chilton County, Alabama (and you’ll hear me mumble, “It’s not a Dickey’s”) and I ...

It’s been a busy spring at Lane Southern Orchards. In Fort Valley, the 11,000 acre farm has spent the past several weeks pruning trees, training workers, and ordering supplies ahead of one of its most ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lawton Pearson remembers 2017 for its spring of stillness. The azaleas didn’t bloom, neither did some of the rye, and above all, ...

Peach season is short. Here’s how Georgia peach farmers say you should make the most of it. • Never refrigerate peaches until they're ripe. Instead, store them on the counter, stem end down, until ...

It’s time for peach season in Georgia, and eager shoppers are already on the hunt for fresh, juicy peaches. While many big box stores offer peaches, some of the freshest peaches can be found right ...

Georgia peach farmers are planting new, early-season peach varieties that require fewer chill hours to adapt to warmer winters. While promising, the transition to new varieties requires more work, ...