A versatile fruit that's superb in jams and with booze, quince also doesn't make you work too hard for all that pleasure.

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Meyer lemons are juicy additions to the garden, but you do have to know how to prune them to optimize fruit production. Here's when and how to prune them.

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Cynthia Sass is a nutritionist and registered dietitian with master's degrees in both nutrition science and public health. Frequently seen on national TV, she's Health's contributing nutrition editor ...

Although we often hear about the dangers of eating produce with pesticide residues, bacteria are more likely to cause health issues. “What’s the best way to clean fresh produce?” someone asked. “I’ve ...