Q: I planted a Bosc pear tree seven years ago not realizing it required a second pollenizer pear tree. For several years, I did get a few pears even though the tree had lots of flowers. I think my ...

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 ...

You've been nurturing a pear tree for years and it finally has an abundance of fruit. Knowing when to pluck the fruit for the best eating is a vital care skill.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There are even pears that won't brown when you slice them. bhofack2 / GETTY IMAGES For some reason, pears don't get as much love ...

If you're browsing your local farmer's market, you'll probably see more than seven types of pears. You may even discover a totally new (and vaguely unpronounceable) variety that becomes your favorite.

The names of certain foods sound so sweet we cannot resist them. Say “pear” and savor the word. Nearly every house in town once had a pear tree out back. The fruit not stolen by squirrels ripened each ...

Apples may get all of autumn’s accolades, but it’s time for pears to muscle in on the action. Understanding which pear varieties are best for which uses will help you choose wisely from the fruit ...

Over the past 30 years or so, much has changed regarding Sonoma County’s August delights: Gravenstein apples and Bartlett pears. Most of the county’s Gravenstein orchards have been converted to ...

Pears are the hidden gems of the produce world when it comes to their versatility: They're juicy enough to be eaten raw off the tree and flavorful enough to make it into dozens of different delicious ...

Pick the perfect pear for your next pie, cheese board, or over-the-sink snack. Food & Wine / Getty Images There are thousands of varieties of pears across the globe, but only a handful appear ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A person touches the bottom of a pear as it hangs on the tree. - Ingwervanille/Getty Images If you haven't been fortunate enough ...