I am always excited to try the first of any fruit of the season. The first locally grown strawberries, that first peach variety to ripen, and of course the first fresh cherries to arrive in the marketplace. The Brooks cherry is the first cherry variety to ripen, weeks before the popular Bing. I recently saw…
Cherries
Sour Cherries Blooming at a Michigan Farm
Spring is one of the most beautiful times of year, especially early May in Michigan. The tulips are up, in all the colors of the rainbow. There are bright yellow bushes and bright yellow dandiolions. But what might be the prettiest sight of all is a fruit tree displaying it’s blossoms. This is the first…
When Does Cherry Season Begin (and End)?
There are some fruits that never disappear from store shelves. Year round you can find apples, oranges, peaches, bananas, etc. However that cannot be said for cherries. Cherries are only available for a limited time during the year. So if you want to enjoy some, it’s important to know when they are in season….
What are Queen (Royal) Anne Cherries?
Disclaimer: Some of the links you will find below are affiliate links, meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Cookies will be used to track the affiliate links you click. The farmer’s market can be a great place for discovering different varieties of…