In the early 19th century, Harvard-educated Congregational minister Jonathan Fisher planted an orchard at his homestead, on the Blue Hill peninsula. Improbably, one of his original pear trees still ...

Peak pear season in the Pacific Northwest begins in August and ends by October. During the months that fresh local pears are not available, canned pears are a great option and ready to use anytime!

When the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association planted its first trees in the Maine Heritage Orchard, in 2014, they were all apples — nary a pear to be found. But pears were once common on ...