Pear - Nashi Anemones Penny Woodward thought it timely

Penny Woodward thought it timely to create this book brimming with information about heirloom tomatoes

they slip easily over your boots to shield against mud

A deliciously sweet orange for eating fresh from the tree

The seeds and growth cycles of 117 vegetables

The Australian Fruit & Vegetable Garden details over 240 vegetables and herbs plus 188 fruits

Pear - Nashi Anemones Penny Woodward thought it timely20th Century also known as Nijisseiki by the Japanese who introduced this pear to the world early last century blends an apple like texture with the taste of a pear. As with most things out of Japan the tree is a neat specimen with a symmetrical habit. Best eaten fresh when tree ripened but can be used for juice when the crop is too heavy to consume. Self fertile, although Williams or Beurre Bosc increase pollination. Members see our fact sheet here.