22 Mar

‘Tis Cherry Blossom Time!

Posted at Mar 22, 2023, 9:04:00 AM
Category: Cherry Facts
Cherry blossom season in Seattle and Washington State is a special time with historical meaning. Learn our favorite spots to witness the bloom and its symbolism for spring.
01 Mar

Cherry Blossom Memories

Posted at Mar 1, 2023, 9:12:00 AM
Category: Chukar Stories
Cherry blossom season is a delicate dance of weather, timing, and the pollinizing effort of honeybees. Founder Pam Montgomery reminisces on this important time of year.  
10 Feb

Favorite Haikus from Our Valentine Haiku Contest

Posted at Feb 10, 2023, 11:41:00 AM
Category: Cherry Fun
Read customer-submitted, original haikus that describe Northwest cherries, blossoms, chocolate covered cherries, and more.
28 Mar

Late but Lovely—Cherry Blossom Season Graces the Pacific Northwest

Posted at Mar 28, 2022, 9:59:00 AM
A slow spring means there’s still time to view the fleeting phenomenon. Learn more about how this year's blossoms are affected by La Nina and in stride with the ornamental blossoms in DC.
01 Apr

Honeybee Memories

Posted at Apr 1, 2020, 12:25:00 PM
Category: Chukar Stories
In the decades we lived on our 8000-tree Washington cherry orchard, pollination was a worrying time. The temps had to be 65 degrees or above for the honeybees to leave the hive and pollinate the blossoms.
20 Mar

Cherry Blossom Time

Posted at Mar 20, 2020, 4:50:00 PM
Category: Chukar Stories
The Yakima Valley is magic at this time of the year. March nights are still cold, but warmer daytime temps hint of spring. Cherry and plum orchards are awakening.