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Welcome to Plant to Plate! We focus on  simple growing tips  and  simple ways to either use the harvest or save it for later . Our gardening facts articles focus on basic facts about growing specific vegetables, fruits, and herbs.  We get right to the point - no anecdotes, essays, or filler content here! Our simple uses articles include simple pairings and other ways to either use the harvest or save it for later.  Harvest time is a busy time, so we keep these simple, straightforward, and easy to find too. Both of these sections are organized alphabetically by plant, so you can find what you need quickly and easily. The further reading articles go into further detail about these and related topics.  We keep them separate from the facts and uses articles so that you can always find those easily. Click here to get the Plan Ahead! printable garden planner completely FREE with email signup! Connect with Plant to Plate on Pinterest here and on Et...
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Simple Uses for Pears

  When you have a large crop of pears from your orchard or farmstand, you don't have time to casually include them in complicated recipes or to frantically figure out how to use them up before they go bad without getting sick of them.  You want to make the most of your harvest and to actually enjoy it. Here at Plant to Plate, we like to keep things simple!  Here are some of my favorite ways to use or preserve pears: Top a flatbread with pears, gorgonzola, and roasted beets . Top toast, crackers, or bagels with pears and ricotta or cottage cheese. Add them to quickbreads, scones, and other baked goods. Add them to grilled cheese and paninis. Add them to sandwiches. Use them as Walls in an Interesting Salad.    (Wondering why I capitalized those letters?  Read more about Interesting Salads here!) Make a Simple Salad .   A few ideas for Simple Salad combinations with pears are as follows: Lettuce and celery Lettuce   and grapes Lettuce  ...

Growing Pears: Quick Facts

Wherever you garden, pears are a great addition or re-addition to your plant family.  Read on for simple, straightforward specifics about growing pears. Jump to: Family | Container Size | Good Companions | Bad Companions | Soil Conditions | Germination | Sun | Water | Temperature Range | Height | Lifespan | Reproduction | Yield Per Plant | Ingestibility | Further Reading What Family Do Pears Belong To? Pear trees ( Pyrus spp. ) belong to the Rosaceae family , also known as the rose family . Some of their relatives include peaches, cherries , and raspberries . What Size Container Should I Use for Growing Pears? The minimum container depth recommended for dwarf pear trees is 10 gallons. Non-dwarf varieties have thick, extensive root systems and are not recommended for container gardens. Learn more in our Choosing the Right Planter for Your Container Garden article here. What Are Good Companion Plants for Pears? Some of pears' best companions are as foll...