Spring Mulberries

 If you want quick fruiting, fast growing trees, I highly recommend planting mulberries.  I started mine from seed and after one year I had a small harvest.  It has now been three years and I have more mulberries than I, and my neighbors can handle.

Spring is such a fun time with the mulberries fruiting.  I love to go out in the evening to pick berries for the next day’s breakfast and other recipes.  Plus the trees are so attractive year round.

One caution is that mulberry trees can be messy, so plant them where there’s little to no foot traffic.  Pick them wearing clothes that can get stained.

So far I’ve frozen berries for future use and made jam for the family and neighbors.  I’ve invited friends and neighbors to come over and pick berries whenever they want.  The benefits from two mulberry trees are beyond eating berries and move into the realm of creating community.

God bless,

Pam

My link for seeds:  https://www.trueleafmarket.com/?rstr=TheFrugalMennonite

Upick Blueberries in Florida

 It’s blueberry season in Florida and today we went blueberry picking with friends.  It was so much fun and now I have fifteen pounds of blueberries to process.

We went to Starkey Blueberry Farm which also has strawberry upick from December to March.  It’s very well run and an attractive piece of acreage.  I really enjoyed seeing families with small children and their excitement.  Plus there was the zen of picking down a row and being outside on a beautiful day.

Remember to take the time to relax with friends and family while enjoying the Spring weather.

God bless,

Pam