Most pear tree varieties require cross-pollination from a companion tree, while some are self-pollinating. Consider growing ...

Pear trees can be roughly divided into two types ... Among European pears, we think of varieties such as Bartlett, Comice and Anjou, among others, that have a buttery texture.

15, that her crop of Bartlett and Anjou pears already was picked, and workers were finishing the Bosc trees last week. “It’s going well — we’ve got a decent crop,” Sloop said.

I can never figure out how to eat the pears from these trees. The trees that are producing are Bosc, Comice and D’Anjou. I’d like to eat some, make pear juice/cider, pear vinegar, pear butter ...

15, that her crop of Bartlett and Anjou pears already was picked, and workers were finishing the Bosc trees last week. “It’s going well – we’ve got a decent crop,” Sloop said.

Pears like Anjou and Bosc, on the other hand, will maintain their structure beautifully for baking or poaching. Bartlett pears, ever versatile, can work for either snacking or baking depending on ...