Q. How do I know when it’s time to pick my pears? Last year I picked them when I thought they were ripe, but they were bad (the cores were brown and mushy). European pears need to be harvested when ...

Bradford pear trees were once popular but now considered an invasive species. They smell bad and harm native ecosystems. Why don't we get rid of them?

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Bradford pear tree, with its fluffy white early-spring blossoms, is a looker. Even the tree's putrid aroma emitted at ...

Bradford pears are blooming all over parts of America: pretty, but a problem! NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with master gardener Jessica Damiano about the trees. Well, they're certainly pretty right now.