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There are thousands of varieties of pears across the globe, but only a handful appear regularly on our grocers’ shelves. But which pear should you pick for which purpose? Varieties like Comice will ...

Pruning fruit trees in August can feel counterintuitive. You might think you need to leave your apple and pear trees well alone while the fruit ripens. But, in my experience, a well-timed summer prune ...

Fall brings the anticipation of ripe pears and apples as branches bend with fruit and gravity begins to pull them to the ground. But how do you know when it’s the right time to pick? According to ...