Cutting into a ripe pear is like cutting through butter. The fruit is floral and sweet with a hint of…

A fungal disease, pear scab can ruin a crop and damage . It infects twigs, fruit, leaves, and young shoots.…

Fruit trees are long-term investments. Gardeners invest money, time, and effort into them and hope they get a return in…

The fruit of the is an iconic image throughout historic art and culture. Chinese horticulturist Feng Li speaks of grafting…

Most pear harvest is done well before the fruits begin to ripen. Pears that ripen on the tree go mushy…

Originally from China, the pear traveled the world thousands of years ago. Today it grows in all temperate regions of…

With a little knowledge and care, pear trees will thrive in USDA zones 5-8. Pear trees are not self-fruitful. Plant…

Most commonly found in the Pacific Northwest and in Europe, pear rust is a that causes spotting and rotting of…

There are many fruits that ripen off the plant like tomatoes and apples. Most of the time the flavor and…

Fruit trees suffer from diseases the same way that humans do. A bacterial virus or fungus infests the tree and…

Pruning fruit trees can be daunting. If you don’t know how to prune you could end up severely weakening a…

Pears are known for having a short peak at which they’re truly ripe. This can be frustrating for cooks and…