A prolonged cold snap in January, and cooler periods that followed, have ravaged the pear crops in Oregon and Washington. The harvest data shows that Washington farmers are likely to have the ...

But which pear should you pick for which purpose? Varieties like Comice will soften into lush fruits that dribble juice down your arm while you’re eating them. Pears like Anjou and Bosc ...

Pear rust is a disease caused by the fungus Gymnosporangium sabinae, which causes bright orange spots on the upper surfaces of pear leaves in summer and early autumn. This fungus attacks both pears ...

In this vibrant salad, crisp pear, ripe avocado, and crunchy lettuce are tossed in a lime dressing and dusted with Tajín.

Biting into a succulent, perfectly ripe pear is one of the joys of autumn. You may be lucky enough to have a tree in your garden already, but if not, they’re easy to plant and you can even grow ...