{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Orchard People","title":"Why Grow Perry Pears with Phil Kester","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":918,"description":"What are perry pears, and why are these unusual fruit trees worth preserving?\n\nIn this episode of the Orchard People podcast, Susan visits Gloucestershire, England, to discover the centuries-old tradition of perry making.\nHer guide is Phil Kester of 99 Pines, a volunteer organization working to preserve rare perry pear varieties and the knowledge needed to harvest and process them.\nTogether with volunteer Mark Jordan, Susan explores historic pear orchards, helps harvest the fruit, and learns how traditional perry is made.\n\nIn this episode, you'll learn:\nWhat makes perry pears different from ordinary eating pears.\nWhy rare varieties like Gin pear, Hendre Huffcap, and Blakeney Red are worth preserving.\nHow to recognize when perry pears are ready to harvest.\nHow panking poles are used to collect ripe fruit.\nWhat scratting, maceration, pressing, and fermentation involve.\nWhy making perry can be more challenging than making apple cider.\nHow volunteers are keeping historic orchards and local traditions alive.\nAlong the way, Susan discovers that preserving fruit trees is about more than keeping rare varieties growing. It's also about sharing knowledge, building relationships, and creating opportunities for future generations to participate.\n\nEpisode/related resources:\n \n99 Pines:\nhttps://www.nationalperrypearcentre.org.uk/99pines-perry/\n \nCompanion article: Why Grow Perry Pears? Discover the Fruit Behind Traditional Pear Cider\nhttps://orchardpeople.com/why-grow-perry-pears\nHow to make apple cider:\nhttps://orchardpeople.com/how-to-make-apple-cider/\n\nHow to make hard cider:\nhttps://orchardpeople.com/how-to-make-hard-cider/\n\nWhat is wassailing?\nhttps://orchardpeople.com/what-is-wassailing/\n\nPerry pears for ciders with Barry Masterson\nhttps://podcast.orchardpeople.com/episodes/making-perry-cider\nAbout Orchard People\nOrchard People shares practical fruit tree care advice, educational resources, and conversations with people who grow and care for trees.\nExplore more articles,...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/IKxj0rySS5BCfohE_DmZ4XroD9GA_yaMAQ7SVmCB5do/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wZTk5/MjMxMTRmMmVhMzU3/NDQ2MzBhNGJiZWQz/NjJlZC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}