April in Mercer County: Cherry Blossoms and More!

If there is a fruit that is awaited with desire as soon as spring settles in the field that is the cherry. Its arrival is announced by the flowering of the trees, which give rise to spectacular landscapes almost of obligatory visit. Once the pollinating insects have finished their work it is only left to wait for it to ripen this fruit of bright and deep red, of a thin and crunchy skin that wraps a fleshy pulp, sweet and very aromatic. The fun s…

April in Mercer County: Cherry Blossoms and More!

In April, this writer’s thoughts turn to…cherry blossoms! (Also, of course, the exciting Boston Marathon!) By the time you read this article, peak time for cherry blossoms (mid-April) will have passed, but you can still stroll, bike, or walk your dog (on a leash, please!) through Sayen House and Gardens in Hamilton Square (155 Hughes Drive) from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for FREE! Walk through Cadwalader Park or sit at the fountain in the State Library’s…