Additionally, pears are higher in copper, vitamin K and folate than apples. On the other hand, apples have about twice the ...

But now I like apple and Gouda for an even better flavor celebration. —Megan Weiss, Menomonie, Wisconsin ...

Before there were fruit patents, there were pictures. The Red Astrachan apple "may truly be placed among the handsomest ornaments of the dessert," the Massachusetts Horticultural Society said in ...

Callery pear aka Bradford pear trees are an eco disaster that Ohio banned because they ruin the ecosystem. Here's why and what you can plant instead.

Bradford pear trees are a pretty sight, but they produce a pretty foul odor. They're also illegal in Ohio. Here's what to know.

Bradford pear trees are a pretty sight, but they produce a pretty foul odor. They're also illegal in Ohio. Here's what to know.

The pear season began early in January, with apples now entering peak season. In the Western Cape, a late but cold winter followed by excellent rainfall has created optimal conditions. These ...

Tru-Cape Fruit's Roelf Pienaar shares insights on the 2025 apple and pear season, highlighting innovation, climate resilience, and market opportunities in Europe, Africa, and beyond. Despite ...

A warning has been issued to gardeners who have apple or pear trees in their garden to check them for a deadly disease this January and remove any infected wood ...

Christmas ornament party/toy drive at Glass House Cafe You can get crafty and help a good cause at Glass House Cafe, 526 S. Main St., Fall River. They’re hosting a free Christmas ornament party ...

Though some fruit trees, like pear and apple trees, do better when pruned in late fall, other types, such as plum and peach trees, can suffer if they're trimmed when dormant. This is because stone ...