If you love cherries, consider saving the pit for planting. While many gardeners choose to purchase young trees from nurseries, growing a cherry tree from its seed can be a rewarding experience.

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Growing a cherry tree from seed is a slow process, and not the best tree to plant for absolute beginners. But, for anyone who commits (and has a green thumb), it's an incredibly rewarding project.