It's time to step outside the (apple) box this fall—instead, pears make the perfect addition to pies, tarts, crisps, and more! With a delicately sweet flavor and sturdy texture that makes them great ...

Apples and pears are packed with essential nutrients, including fiber. Fiber supports gut health by promoting regular, comfortable bowel movements and providing beneficial bacteria. It also helps ...

Apples and pears are a delight in the home garden — beautiful when in bloom, rewarding when in fruit and offering a graceful winter silhouette. As if their beauty and delicious harvest were not enough ...

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 ...

The secret to growing apples and pears is to do your homework before you plant, says Contra Costa Master Gardener Darlene DeRose. For success, DeRose says, you need to consider your climate, your soil ...

What every fruit crisp needs is more crisp. Also pears. Apples are nice, but pears are pleasure. When you bite into a perfectly ripe one, you work your jaws just enough to fully enjoy the reward of ...

Spring in Pennsylvania is always unpredictable, but this year’s weather has delivered a damaging combination of warm temperatures followed by hard freezes and repeated swings between wet, cold and ...

Apples and pears are packed with nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Fiber supports gut health by promoting regular, comfortable bowel movements and nourishing beneficial bacteria. It ...