Pears contain more fiber than apples, making them the better choice if you’re aiming to boost your intake. Apples and pears ...

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Growing apples and pears in your backyard is not as simple as just digging hole, plopping in a tree and waiting for the bounty. Contra Costa Master Gardener Darlene DeRosa says you need to do research ...

It's time to step outside the (apple) box this fall—instead, pears make the perfect addition to pies, tarts, crisps, and more! With a delicately sweet flavor and sturdy texture that makes them great ...

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 ...

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The period between summer and fall is my favorite fruit season, when it seems as if every fruit imaginable is available in one's backyard or at a local farmers' market, from late-season stone fruit ...