If you’re like our family, cherry cordials are your go-to treat during the holiday season. There is something about that first bite that releases a sweet taste of happiness. As you enjoy this delicious specialty at home or off the shelf, consider that the hottest new begonia for 2023 is the Surefire Cherry Cordial.
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Norman Winter, gardener, garden speaker and author of “Hard Cloves for the South” and “Exciting Combinations: Color and Style in the Garden.” Follow him on Facebook @NormanWinterTheGardenGuy.