But when he had returned to Virginia someone sent him a Seckel (SEHK-uhl) pear from Pennsylvania ... is loved by farmers since it is tolerant of diseases and adverse growing conditions, but ...

But my disappointment is lessened knowing pear season is ramping up. While buying any type of pears I could get my hands on for the photo above, I sampled my first Seckel pears of the year.

Nevertheless, there are new pears are worth sampling. Seckel pears are small, a little bigger than a golf ball and green-gray skin tone with reddish blushes. They are very aromatic and have a bit ...

It’s linked to certain illnesses, including heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Pears are a rich source of flavonoid antioxidants, which help ease inflammation and may decrease your risk of disease.

Dirks has a Seckel pear tree, also known as a sugar pear because it is a sweet variety, and is considered a gourmet fruit. "They picked them at the perfect time. They knew what they were doing ...