I am hungry for peaches upon reading these! Just wish I could get ripe peaches as the grocery stores around here in Oregon. It seems like any I look at are rock hard and if I take home, rot before they get ripe. Any secrets from those of you who grow peaches. I would appreciate any suggestions! I love peaches but bypass them due to this!

My sister grows peaches and is not having a good year. I just stopped by a local farm stand and they don't have ANY, they're looking for a grower to see if they can get a few more before season is completely over. I'm SO disappointed!

I have tried QuiltE's method. Haven't eaten any of them yet but they sure look pretty!

I loved all the responses here. I had such grand plans, but, I, too, found a shortage of peaches. We actually ended up eating all we were able to get. However, hopefully, I can freeze some next year. Thank you, everyone, for your suggestions. I shared with a couple friends that live in "peach country" and were able to get a larger amount. They did have to be at the packing houses by 9 a.m. or they were all gone......I live hours away from the packing house and so did not get any. Did get there one day at 10 and they were all gone...:( Didn't have another opportunity to go back earlier.....Next year.....I am warned....LOL!