If you're looking forward to growing fruit trees in your yard, don't stop at apples. Check out this low-maintenance pear ...

Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && LYNN TWP., Pa. - If you're a fan of the fruit known as the Asian pear, this is a great time of year. The harvest has begun at an orchard in the Lehigh ...

Nevertheless, they all share a spectacular crunchiness, which makes them ideal for winter salads like the one below from Iron Chef and Asian-pear aficionado Masaharu Morimoto. --Robin Raisfeld ...