One of our favorite summer traditions are multiple trips to the berry farms located just minutes from our home. My children really love picking out their berry flat carrier and hopping on the tractor for the ride to the field.
There are always contests they dream up to see who can pick the most or eat the most and everyone leaves with red, strawberry scented fingers and red-ringed lips.
Tips for the trip:
We try to pick in the early morning to avoid the mid-day heat and to avoid “baking” the berries as they sit in the flats.
The boys always end up with strawberry stains on their clothing, but they are easily removed when I pre-treat them before washing with ERA detergent.
Grow your own Patch:
Strawberries are really
easy to care for and with some basic care at the end of the season, you
can enjoy strawberries fresh from your own garden.
- In the fall, mow or clip down your strawberry plants to avoid pesky bug infestations.
- Cover completely with straw for protection against harsh weather. (Avoid using hay as it encourages weed growth).
- In the spring, uncover the plants and move the straw to surround each one. The straw will act as a natural weed barrier and will keep the area mud-free for your knees at picking time.
IT'S ME, SERENA!
I bounced through the first years of my life in a hippie gypsy wagon, hand-built by my father, wandering the back roads of the U.S., Canada and Mexico. My family eventually settled into a tiny cabin in the woods on property that was once inhabited by Native American Indians.
I spent my childhood days searching for arrowheads, teaching myself to sew on a treadle sewing machine and to bake in a wood-burning stove, with no running water, refrigeration, or electricity in our home. My family lived frugally and early on, inspired by my parent’s thriftiness and style, I gained a knack for thrifty creativity and turning ordinary objects into something useful. And I dreamed of the home I would create for my own family someday.
Now I’m married to my husband, Colin, and our children are all grown. After 24 years of producing The Farm Chicks Vintage & Handmade Fair, I'm spending time visiting other markets around the world. You can watch episodes of Serena Goes to Market here.
I share more about my life story from time to time, here on my blog. You can also find me on Instagram, and Facebook.
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