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Real Cherry Wood Dog Sticks
Sustainably harvested solid pieces of Cherry Wood soaked in Olive Oil to promote healthy chewing and clean teeth. Olive oil is also beneficial for the immune system and can help freshen breath.
The advantage of Cherry wood is that it tends not to splinter.
Great for Destructive Dogs or Wood Chewers
Available in multiple sizes.
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A concentrated herbal extract of cherry bark. Plant tinctures have long been used as herbal remedies. Some plants have proven health benefits, while the effects of others are less clear, and may even be harmful to your health.
Consult a doctor before starting any type of herbal remedy.
Traditionally, Cherry Bark has been used to treat painful dry coughs, especially those associated with whopping cough and bronchitis, as well as gout, diarrhea, dysentery, and gastrointestinal complaints, like IBS, due to its potent astringent properties. It was introduced to European settlers through indigenous tribes and quickly became a widespread remedy due to its respiratory, digestive and mildly sedating muscle relaxing qualities.
Recommendation: Take 5-15 drops in a glass of water, juice, or tea. Do not exceed more than 3 times daily or take for longer than 3-4 days.
Not recommended for use by young children, pregnant or nursing women, or those with severe liver or kidney disease.
Unlike humans, rodents need to chew on things regularly to keep their teeth trimmed and healthy. Apple wood is a Natural, Safe, Environmentally Friendly & Healthy wood to chew:
Apple Wood Nibble sticks are excellent for Pet: Hamsters, Rabbits, Squirrels, Chinchillas, Guinea Pigs & Other Small Rodents.
We have 7 varieties of cherries on the orchard. 6 of them are available for you. VANS mature early (mid to late June), followed by STELLAS & LAMBERTS. Our largest variety are LAPINS. RAINIERS are available all season long as they are spot-picked. SWEETHEARTS end our season (mid to late July).
Fresh & Tasty:
Our cherries are picked at their optimum maturity and picking / delivery damage is minimized. We Care about the Food we Grow!
Traceability:
You know exactly where they came from and we participate in a yearly audited On-Farm Food Safety program.
Supporting Canadian Agriculture:
Sustainable & Responsible Farming Practices: We are minimalists when it comes to the use of Pesticides, Herbicides & Fungicides. We also enjoy the use of Clean BC Lake water for Irrigation with no run-off from farm animals.
Ethical & Respectful Employment: Our crew are mostly French Canadian Students, but all are welcome. We provide fair wages, good facilities and a fun environment.
The link below highlights different stages of cherry development. A farmer watches each stage to ascertain exactly how best to care for this delicate fruit.
A little while ago now, a reporter (Susan McIver) from the Penticton Harold came by and did an interview with us.
Here is her take on Farmer Joe (FJ) & Farmer Joe’s Wonderful Wife (FJW2).
Help us continue to write our story.
Many people ask us about the CC in CC Orchards. Originally, it was just Ciaramella & Ciaramella – aka: Trish & Joe.
We have to admit though, that we have received many guesses and suggestions from friends and family over the years. The list has now grown to include:
The current list of suggestions:
If you’ve got some of your own ideas you’d like to share, just drop us a line.
People are often surprised at what we’ve been able to do with our beautiful cherry trees.