Not all pears are created equal—so we asked a seventh-generation fruit farmer for guidance. Asian pears are ready to eat when purchased; European pears ripen after harvest. Check European pears for ...

Question: Our new house has a few apple and pear trees. They are older trees, but they don't have a lot of fruit. How do we tell when they are ripe? Answer: The first thing to know about apple trees ...

Fruit trees are often looked upon as the most difficult edible plants to grow — maybe with the exception of the tomato, depending on the year. Once a suitable variety is selected and planted, there’s ...

One of my favorite summer memories was when three generations of my family would head out to the local blueberry farm and pick buckets of fruit from 50-year-old heritage trees. Sadly, the backyard ...

Klindt and Sherrell note that Bartletts are another great option for baking, but this flavorful pear is best when it is still ...

It’s been a couple of weeks since I had my last farmers market peach, and the transition always feels like a bit of a bummer. But my disappointment is lessened knowing pear season is ramping up. While ...

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, ...