pears

The Resilient Pears: A Backyard Odyssey

The Resilient Pears: A Backyard Odyssey

Growing up, our backyard was a battleground of survival, with one constant: the unyielding pear trees. In a garden where Dad's green thumb often turned deadly, these pears stood defiant  
Carlson’s Garden Delight

Carlson’s Garden Delight

Nestled about 120 miles away from our humble abode is an old house with a tale as delightful as its gardens. Enter Carlson, a sprightly lad with a penchant for  
Avocados Grow on Trees

Avocados Grow on Trees

Ah, the memories of growing up in the land of abundant fruits and vegetables. It was like living in a produce paradise, with a dash of suburban wisdom from dear  
Help! Holiday Houseplants!

Help! Holiday Houseplants!

Fairview, North Carolina, is close enough to the nearest real city—Asheville—to be within easy driving range, yet far enough away to still feel a bit like the country. There’s an  
A Long-Ago Christmas

A Long-Ago Christmas

Her white hair was put up in a bun, and her pink cotton housedress reached down to her ankles. She sat in an old wooden rocker with a large glass  
Fruit Hoarder

Fruit Hoarder

I am out for a walk in early June in Seattle when Anna, our neighbor on the corner, alerts me about her pears: “There’re going to be a lot of  
Maple Sage Baked Pear

Maple Sage Baked Pear

This Maple Sage Baked Pear recipe you're about to embark on might look innocent in its ingredients and simplicity, but it’s a heavenly dessert, especially when you top it with