The six year old apple, pear and plum trees at Homeacres, in June then September. See how rootstocks affect growth, what ...

Pears contain more fiber than apples, making them the better choice if you’re aiming to boost your intake.Both fruits still provide a mix of soluble and insoluble fiber that supports gut and heart ...

Apples and pears have a lot in common. Both are sweet, portable fruits that can be refreshing and crunchy or softer and milder. But how do they compare nutritionally? Generally, they are quite similar ...

Fruit trees are often looked upon as the most difficult edible plants to grow — maybe with the exception of the tomato, depending on the year. Once a suitable variety is selected and planted, there’s ...

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 ...

Learn how to grow fruit at home, from choosing climate-appropriate trees and rootstocks to pruning, pest management, and ...

Author Joan Morgan says Beurré Superfin is one of her favorite pears. It's "truly delicious: very buttery, juicy, cream to pale yellow flesh, intensely rich with plenty of sugar lemony acidity," she ...

Today’s fruit crisp offers a delicious way to enjoy fall produce. Apples and pears offer nutritional benefits, of course, but the thing I love most about this recipe is its rustic simplicity and ...

Renaissance paintings, medieval archives, cloistered orchards—how one Italian scientist is uncovering secrets that could help combat a growing agricultural crisis A selection of the bounty from ...