Your guide to growing (and cooking) pears!

Welcome to growing your own perfect pears! Having trouble viewing this email? [View this email on the web](. [FGN Preview]( June 7, 2021 Your Guide to Picture Perfect Pears Welcome to growing your own perfect pears! Gain full access to this premium collection—and an entire Library of food gardening advice—with a [Charter Gold Membership in Food Gardening Network!]( Dear Gardener, In my not-so-humble opinion, the pear is an oft overlooked fruit. It usually comes in second place behind the apple when we think about fall fruits, and good luck finding more than one or two varieties at the grocery store. The “pear,” however, is not just some generic runner-up fruit. In fact, you can find well over 30 cultivars of heirloom pears, some dating back to the mid-1700s in the U.S. Like apples, different pears can have wildly different flavor profiles. And like apples, you can cook with pears, eat them right off the tree, enjoy them in salads, and juggle with them (well, I can’t, but someone could). And with the very slight exception of the most extreme northern edges of the U.S., you can grow pear trees anywhere in the country (that’s zone 4 and higher if you’re curious). Which tree to plant, though? If you’re more into canning and baking, the Kieffer pear might be a good choice. The tree produces a heavy crop of crisp, slightly gritty fruits, and is largely resistant to fire blight. Or there’s the Chojuro pear that bears heavy crops of round, golden brown pears in the late summer and early fall. These fruits are very juicy and sweet, but you’ll need to plant this particular variety in hardiness zones 5 to 8. One of my favorites is the Moonglow pear. For one thing, it has the best name (Can you really beat “Moonglow?”) and it’s great for eating, canning, and preserves. Plus, it really is a gorgeous fruit - soft yellow-ish green with a red blush. You can use it for your still life paintings, then reward yourself with the sweet, crisp flavor of this wonderful pear. In all, there are 14 common varieties of pear trees that will most likely grow in your backyard. Pretty cool, yes? Check out the Plant Profile section of our Picture Perfect Pear Guide to learn about the characteristics of each of these trees. Find out which ones will grow in your region, how tall and wide they will be, when they will bloom, and discover the taste profile of their fruits. Don’t miss out on these easy-to-grow fruit trees - not to mention the wonderfully rich fruits! Palate pleasing pears, please Pear trees are beautiful, but we all know the real reason we’re growing these is for those delicious fruits. I don’t mind telling you that I love making desserts with pears. My favorite, however, is the classic Spiced Poached Pears. I can almost smell those warm, cozy aromas just writing about it. This elegant dessert is easier to make than it seems. And can I just tell you, between the orange peel, whole cloves, cinnamon stick, and mint, you’ll dream about this dish. Or maybe that’s just me. In any case, there are five more pear dessert recipes in this collection. (Might I recommend the Pear Crisp? It goes perfectly with a cup of tea.) It’s all in the our Picture Perfect Pear Guide, which you can look through right now when you activate your membership in [The Food Gardening Network](. [Food Gardening Network Charter Gold Membership Special Offer—Just $10 for an Entire Year!]( UPGRADE YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY! Become a Charter Gold Member today and get the Food Gardening Magazine and Library, Premium Collections, and Recipes! Check out all that this new food gardening club has to offer you today! [YES, SIGN ME UP NOW FOR JUST $10!]( Pick a pair of pears What’s better than one pear tree? How about a pair? A pair of pear trees makes for some gorgeous landscaping. The creamy white flowers that bloom in spring contrast so nicely with the deep green leaves. But there’s more to planting pears in pairs than just aesthetics. Most pear varieties do not self-pollinate. That means they need another pear tree nearby if they’re going to bear fruit. Of course, the benefit to this is that you can grow two varieties of pears. As long as they bloom around the same time, you’re good to go. To get all the info about choosing, planting, and caring for pear trees, check out the our Picture Perfect Pear Guide. You’ll find articles that cover everything from your soil composition to spotting and treating disease to pruning and picking your pears. With your membership in [The Food Gardening Network]( it’s all at your fingertips. 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