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As ubiquitous as they are come fall, pears remain a bit of an enigma. Why are they so hard when you buy them? Why do they seemingly take forever to ripen? Why do they finally ripen exactly when you ...

Some fruits, like pears, always turn brown soon after they're cut. But with a quick dunk and proper storage, you can avoid the unappetizing color.

Pears are one of the most popular fruit trees to grow around the world and growing a pear tree in your garden allows you to ...