pears

Spiced Poached Pears

Spiced Poached Pears

Here’s an elegant dessert that will show off your homegrown harvest. Poached pears make for a light and refreshing dessert—you might want to make enough for seconds! Have you tried this  
Picking the Perfect Pear

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  
Pear Trees by Size and Form

Pear Trees by Size and Form

Pear trees come in a variety of shapes and sizes.  While pruning your trees will help control their height and spread, it’s best to choose a type of tree that  
Pairing Up For Pear Pollination

Pairing Up For Pear Pollination

Most pear varieties are not self-pollinating, so they need a pollination buddy. That means you should get your pear trees in pairs.