Damian ~ this article is very interesting about winter storage for the hard pears. After reading it, I think I will gather some that a friend grows and give it a try.
http://www.frenchgardening.com... Let me know if you can't access this link.
I don't know about trellis building but if you have access and are handy, I've seen some attractive ones built with smaller limbs and wild vines.
