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Close up of the Royal-Ann cherry.

Ben Furtado/Auburn Journal
Close up of the Bing cherry.

Ben Furtado/Auburn Journal
Pie cherries are great for baking because with a gentle squeeze of the fruit the seed pops out making it a quick way to finish a pie.

Ben Furtado/Auburn Journal
Ivan Bauer of Penryn is a regular customer of the Willow Creek Ranch cherries.

Ben Furtado/Auburn Journal
Brenda Poulson examines a group of Bing cherries.

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Brenda Poulsen, owner of Willow Creek Ranch.

Ben Furtado/Auburn Journal
While Gordon Poulsen does most the hand picking in the cherry orchard, Brenda doesn't mind getting her hands dirty at times.

Ben Furtado/Auburn Journal
Bing cherries are the more popular of the cherry family with it's rich red color and sweet taste.

Ben Furtado/Auburn Journal
A mix of bing and royal-ann cherries are ready for sale at Willow Creek Ranch.

Ben Furtado/Auburn Journal
Pie cherries are great for baking because with a gentle squeeze of the fruit the seed pops out making it a quick way to finish a pie.