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Growing on the High Plains: Pears, Pears, Pears!

The perfect pear can taste like heaven, so it's no surprise that the ancients thought it had a divine origin. Though taking on a fruit tree can be tricky business in our fickle zones, you CAN grow healthy pears on the High Plalins. 

Today's show will share of of the history of these bulbous, sweet fruits. Comparing European to Asian pears, you'll find they have particular qualities, textures, durability, ripening schedules, and flavors. Listen for some of our personal experience with the fruit, and send me an emailif you'd like my conserve recipe!  
 

Years ago Skip Mancini left the rocky coast of Northern California to return to her roots in the heartland. Her San Francisco friends, concerned over her decision to live in a desolate flatland best known for a Hollywood tornado, were afraid she would wither and die on the vine. With pioneer spirit, Skip planted a garden. She began to learn about growing not only flowers and vegetables, but hearts and minds. If you agree that the prairie is a special place, we think you'll enjoy her weekly sojourns into Growing on the High Plains.