December is National Pear Month, not just because we hear about them in a famous Christmas carol, but because most of the ...

The quince tree ( Cydonia oblonga) is in the rose family along with apples and pears, but is the only member in the Cydonia group. The fruit is tough to cut, and the cut flesh is the color of an apple ...

It may look pretty in bloom, but don’t be fooled—its blossoms stink, and so does its invasive ways!

A few cultivars were found to be most resistant to the bacterial blight, and so continue to serve as the rootstock for some fruit-producing pear trees. The flowering pear tree is self-incompatible, ...

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 harvest juicy and sweet fruits that surpass any you will find in grocery ...

At Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), members of the student chapter of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers held a Christmas tree fire demonstration. “It’s really quite incredible ...

Divide bourbon mixture between 2 glasses. Fill glasses with ice, then top off with pear cider. Garnish with pear slices and candied ginger (if using).

The Milwaukee Fire Department and the National Fire Sprinkler Association teamed up on Friday to hold a dry Christmas tree demonstration. Two rooms were set up: one with, and one without ...

Artificial trees are typically flame retardant or resistant but, if the fire burns hot or long enough, the resistance can wear off, causing the whole tree to catch fire." On average, 155 home ...