If you're growing fruit trees, then harvesting the (literal) fruits of your labor is the most exciting part. To speed that ...

PIPESTONE — The Pipestone County Master Gardeners will host three different sessions on apple and pear tree grafting — at 9 a ...

Depending on the size and variety of the pear tree, expect it to bear fruit between three to seven years of age. “You can ...

The Bradford pear (Pyrus callerana "Bradford") was originally developed as a way to help control fire blight in pear trees.

The following summary will help you minimize water sprouts on apple and pear trees. ・Maintain a strong central leader. If your tree has been trained to have multiple trunks, establish and maintain a ...

However, the tastiest apple we’ve grown in recent trials is Herefordshire Russet, which has a beautiful golden skin and complex sweet flavour. We were so pleased with it, we’ve just put in 30 new ...

Apple, pear, plum and cherry trees produce fruit in the summer months and are perfect for ... He explained: "You should be looking at spraying your fruit trees with an organic winter tree wash. "This ...

In this crumble, the cooking apples collapse to a purée that is a nice contrast to chunks of cooked pear. Use any kind of pear; windfalls and firm ones are fine. Demerara sugar adds a good crunch ...

Lift the pastry onto a sheet of baking paper. Tip the apple and pear mixture into the centre of the pastry. Spread out slightly, leaving a 7.5cm/3in border around the edge. Brush the edge of the ...