25MAR12 Miller Orchards, on Vermilion Rd. just north of Middle Ridge in Brownhelm Twp has some dwarf cherry trees under hoops, but these are a fraction of the orchard. Many orchards are in blossom with a frost on its way Monday evening. Hoop houses can also keep cherry fruit dry and thus prevent splitting. photo by Chuck Humel
25MAR12 Miller Orchards, on Vermilion Rd. just north of Middle Ridge in Brownhelm Twp has some dwarf cherry trees under hoops, but these are a fraction of the orchard. Many orchards are in blossom with a frost on its way Monday evening. Hoop houses can also keep cherry fruit dry and thus prevent splitting. photo by Chuck Humel