Not all pears are created equal—so we asked a seventh-generation fruit farmer for guidance.

A person touches the bottom of a pear as it hangs on the tree. - Ingwervanille/Getty Images If you haven't been fortunate enough to grow and care for a pear tree in your backyard, you might not know ...

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Kitchen gardeners of today continue the tradition of growing plants that generate abundance: squash, corn, sweet potatoes, carrots, beans, beets, berries, pumpkins, apples, herbs and many other ...

Fall brings the anticipation of ripe pears and apples as branches bend with fruit and gravity begins to pull them to the ground. But how do you know when it’s the right time to pick? According to ...

Asian pears are ready to eat when purchased; European pears ripen after harvest. Check European pears for color changes, sweet aroma and soft flesh near the stem to spot ripeness. To speed ripening, ...