Cherry, Quinoa, & Arugula Salad with Vinaigrette
Whipping up your own salad isn’t just fun — it’s also one way you can exercise those creative juices!
Contrary to popular belief, salads aren’t all greens. There’s a ton of …
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Cherry Chutney
Not everything made with cherries has to be sweet. And let’s be honest: you can only eat so much cherry pie. If you have a bumper crop of cherries and …
Cherry Chicken Lettuce Wraps
When summer’s in full swing, I like to have a light lunch recipe I can turn to—one that will keep me going for the afternoon but that won’t weigh me …
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 …
How to Spot, Treat, and Prevent Cherry Diseases
As it grows, a cherry tree, like most fruit trees, may experience issues caused by pests or diseases. Things such as location, weather and upkeep determine which problems your trees …
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, Weeding, Fertilizing, and Pruning Your 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 …
Sun and Soil Requirements for Growing Cherry Trees
Choosing a site for your cherry trees is an important decision. Note that site choice and care for cherry trees is the same for both sweet and sour varieties, except …
Growing Cherry Trees from Seeds (Pits), Bare Root Plants, or Potted Saplings
You can buy cherry trees as either potted plants or bare root plants. As their name suggests, potted plants are grown in pots in greenhouses. …
