How to Clone Vegetables from Cuttings
If we can clone sheep, we can learn how to clone vegetables. At least, that's my unofficial stance on the matter, since I have no idea how to clone a …
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The Best Way to Freeze Fruit and Berries for Baking
In the days before I knew the best way to freeze fruit and berries, I put around five pounds of fresh blueberries in my freezer. We had gone blueberry picking, …
Picture Perfect Pear Guide—All You Need to Know About Growing, Harvesting, Cooking, and Eating Delicious Pears
In this month’s Food Gardening Magazine, you get everything you need to know about planting pear trees at home—with varieties for almost every hardiness zone around the country. Whether you’re …
Maple Sage Baked Pear Recipe
I’m going to warn you, the delectable baked pear recipe you’re about to embark on is not a health food recipe. It might look innocent, but it’s a heavenly dessert. …
Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Pears
Tending to your pear trees means having the right tools to do the job! Below is a list of items to consider. …
Post-Harvest Pear Crop Infections
Some fungal infections attack your pears after you’ve harvested them. …
How to Spot, Treat, and Prevent Pear Diseases and Pest Infestations
All pear trees are at some risk of pests and disease; location and weather will influence which pests and diseases are most likely to be a risk factor for your …
Picking the Perfect Pear
European pears don’t ripen on the tree; they ripen a certain number of days after full bloom, commonly called DAFB. When you get your trees, ask about the harvest timing …
Growing Pears in Open Land, in Containers, or in Raised Beds
If you treat them right, pear trees will generously supply you with delicious fruit for years to come. But like all plants, they need optimal conditions in order to flourish. …
Choosing to Grow Pears from Seeds or Seedlings
So, maybe you’re a really patient gardener and you’re thinking of growing your own pear trees from seed. A word of advice? Don’t. …
