No, it’s not just your normal Tuesday, oh no, it is, in fact, National Cherry day! It’s time to celebrate as the UK’s orchards begin to grow again.
Cherries have been a part of British culture for thousands of years, even though many of the ones in the supermarkets have been imported in from elsewhere. Cherry orchards support parts of the local ecosystem. Cherry trees host mistletoe and are critical to its survival in Britain. The cherry blossom and the fruit feeds many birds and insects too.
As well as the fruit itself, why not try some of the cherry jam, juice, wine or for a gift, why not pick up the Isle of Wight Cherry scented candle?
