Pear trees can be roughly divided into two types: European and Asian. This distinction is not just about origin but also the fruit they produce. Fruit from Asian pears is usually crunchy and round or ...

YAKIMA — As new varieties of apples have increased their presence in Washington orchards and on the nation’s grocery store shelves, pear growers are slowly but surely expanding their offerings. With ...

When the Bradford pear trees are in bloom in early spring, you pretty much can't miss them; you see the lovely white blossoms on trees everywhere - and you smell that not-nearly-so-lovely fishy odor ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! It is hard to believe this is the last week of April. Hopefully, most of the cold weather is behind us as we experienced two very chilling nights this week ...

If you want to grow a pear tree that produces fruit indoors, then it’s best to choose dwarf varieties. “Avoid cultivars that ...

One of the most well-known ornamental trees in our region is now banned in Ohio. A new agricultural law focuses on a common pear tree in the area. One of the most well-known ornamental trees in our ...

When you see the median trees in full white bloom, you think, "Ahhh, the Bradfords." But many of them are not Bradford pear trees. Joe Roberts, urban forester formerly with Tulsa Parks & Recreation ...