We have 3 dwarf cherry trees on our city lot along with a small strawberry patch in the front yard and a currant bush that has increased in size every year. I love berry and cherry picking in our own yard. Besides the benefits of knowing where you food originated, being lower in pesticides, and being free- lets not forget free, I like having my kids see directly where food comes from. These strawberries, cherries, and currants all came from plants right out side our door. We planted them, watched them grow, and harvested them when they were ready. My son’s preschool teacher has been surprised at his level of understanding about where strawberries, cherry pie, etc.. come from when reading ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ by Eric Carle. I think it helps us to stay connected to the origins of our food and if I can make that happen for my kids I want to do that.
Cherries
Currants
The harvest.
Strawberries
Cherries
Currants
Yum!
Look at all we picked.
It smells so good.
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