A Simple Guide to Fruit Tree Companion Plants
We know basil and tomatoes taste great together, and they grow well together in the garden. We know corn, beans, and squash are great garden companions. But vegetables and herbs …
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5 Tips for Protecting Fruit Trees from Deer and Other Wildlife
I’ve always loved the idea of walking into my backyard and picking an apple or some cherries right off the tree. It seems so idyllic, like a ray of sunshine …
Garden-to-Glass Cocktails
There was no small push by our team to delve into the wild world of "garden-to-glass" cocktails. Can you blame them?
After all, fennel-infused cocktails are all the rage now, so …
The Best Flowers for a Vegetable Garden to Attract Pollinators and Deter Pests
When Emily Dickinson wrote this poem in the mid-1800s, she may or may not have been thinking about flowers for a vegetable garden. There’s really no way to say. She …
How to Grow Cherry Trees from Pits Step-by-Step
Have you ever wondered if you can grow cherry trees from pits? Admittedly, this is a long process—up to seven years to fruit—but it can be done, and it’s much …
Cherry Lavender Moon Milk
When the full moon rises in April, it’s considered the “pink moon,” not because of its color, but because the Algonquin tribe named it after the pink wildflower phlox blooming …
Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Cherries
Growing cherry trees means having the right tools to do the job. And you need the right tools in the kitchen, too, for being able to prepare cherries for your …
What to Do About Pests that Can Harm Your Cherry Trees
You may find aphids, caterpillars, Japanese beetles, thrips, leafhoppers, borers, and the cherry fruit fly on your cherry trees. You can use a product like a general fruit and nut …
Harvesting Your Cherries
Remember, it will take three to five years before your tree will begin to produce fruit. When it does, however, a full-sized variety will produce up to 50 quarts of …
Watering Cherry Trees
As with any plant, watering your cherry trees is an important consideration. Once you’ve planted your trees, you’ll want to keep them consistently watered, but not soaked, for the first …
