Yum, yum! Got me a bowl of cherries, green apple slices and green grapes for b'fast this AM.
First cherries of the season!
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Larry Gude
Strung Out
That woman has GOT to get...
...her OWN computer.
I had cherries this AM. Not she.
...her OWN computer.
I had cherries this AM. Not she.
BigSlam123b
Only happy When It Rains
Bad me... I was thinking something else, when I saw the thread title. 
kwillia said:I looooove bing cherries...But I hate having to spit pit...
I bought 3 pounds of them from BJ's last night and am now spitting away. 
They are sooooooo good. I also bought 2 pounds of strawberries and added a bunch of them to my spinach salad last night.
I love summer fruits!
I'm waiting for the fresh peaches next.
I didn't have much luck with the sweet cherry trees, although the pie (sour) cherries did well. Too many blasted birds like the sweet ones, too.ylexot said:I need to get some cherry trees. I'd love to try to make some cherry wine.
I also want some blueberry bushes for blueberry wine...
My blueberry bushes did fantastic. I got them from a nursery on the Eastern Shore, which has since been bought out by Nourse Farms. They still have the same varieties that were developed by the University of Maryland Extension Service. Try the all-season collection which includes 2 plants each of the following varieties: Northland, Blueray, and Elliot. Unfortunately, they're all sold out of EVERYTHING for this season.
Most of my fruit trees came from Stark Brothers via mail order, but Wentworth's carries them. I think I've seen them at Lowe's, too, but I like to get them directly from Stark Brothers. They also carry berries, so you could try getting blueberries from them.
Just remember fruit trees and berries are FUTURE investments. It takes awhile for them to start producing. Fruit trees usually take 2-3 years or longer, although I have had ones start producing a few fruits the next year after planting. Berries take probably 1 to 2 years to start producing well.
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ylexot
Super Genius
Thanksjazz lady said:I didn't have much luck with the sweet cherry trees, although the pie (sour) cherries did well. Too many blasted birds like the sweet ones, too.
My blueberry bushes did fantastic. I got them from a nursery on the Eastern Shore, which has since been bought out by Nourse Farms. They still have the same varieties that were developed by the University of Maryland Extension Service. Try the all-season collection which includes 2 plants each of the following varieties: Northland, Blueray, and Elliot. Unfortunately, they're all sold out EVERYTHING for this season.
Most of my fruit trees came from Stark Brothers via mail order, but Wentworth's carries them. I think I've seen them at Lowe's, too, but I like to get them directly from Stark Brothers. They also carry berries, so you could try getting blueberries from them.
pixiegirl
Cleopatra Jones
jazz lady said:I didn't have much luck with the sweet cherry trees, although the pie (sour) cherries did well. Too many blasted birds like the sweet ones, too.
My blueberry bushes did fantastic. I got them from a nursery on the Eastern Shore, which has since been bought out by Nourse Farms. They still have the same varieties that were developed by the University of Maryland Extension Service. Try the all-season collection which includes 2 plants each of the following varieties: Northland, Blueray, and Elliot. Unfortunately, they're all sold out of EVERYTHING for this season.
Most of my fruit trees came from Stark Brothers via mail order, but Wentworth's carries them. I think I've seen them at Lowe's, too, but I like to get them directly from Stark Brothers. They also carry berries, so you could try getting blueberries from them.
Just remember fruit trees and berries are FUTURE investments. It takes awhile for them to start producing. Fruit trees usually take 2-3 years or longer, although I have had ones start producing a few fruits the next year after planting. Berries take probably 1 to 2 years to start producing well.
Fabulous info. You'll have to come down to the new place and help me out once we get in.
You're welcome. I'd be happy to help in any way I can.pixiegirl said:
I love to garden and have a wealth of info to share. I still miss a lot of the stuff I had at my old house: cherries, blueberries, apples, peaches, plums, kiwi, raspberries, figs, Asian pears, strawberries. Plus a vegetable garden, an herb garden and several flower gardens, all on half an acre.
It definitely takes awhile to establish it all again.
The flower beds and herb garden are established now and mostly finished. Now onto the rest if I have enough energy and money. 
kwillia
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jazz lady said:You're welcome. I'd be happy to help in any way I can.
I love to garden and have a wealth of info to share. I still miss a lot of the stuff I had at my old house: cherries, blueberries, apples, peaches, plums, kiwi, raspberries, figs, Asian pears, strawberries. Plus a vegetable garden, an herb garden and several flower gardens, all on half an acre.
It definitely takes awhile to establish it all again.
Wow, you are da bomb... your post has really given me incentive to focus on nurturing my green thumb again... I think I'll start small tho... maybe a Chia Pet...
kwillia said:Wow, you are da bomb... your post has really given me incentive to focus on nurturing my green thumb again... I think I'll start small tho... maybe a Chia Pet...
It's good to start small. That reminds me of the year in the not too distant past my mom gave me a Chia Garden for Christmas.
She meant well and I love her for the thought. Thanks, mom. 