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Strawberry Surprise

Two strawberry flowers blooming in December in Upstate South Carolina.
strawberry flowers
While stepping on
carefully placed stones
on an errand
in the garden
of my hours,
my eyes scour
either side of the path,
spotting weeds
and winter chores
waiting for me.
Sometimes a surprise,
like strawberry flowers
for Christmas.
December 17, 2019Martha Mims strawberries, strawberry leaves, winter Leave a comment

Strawberry Leaves in Winter

My theory about homegrown organic strawberries is that you can’t have too many. One of the first crops to harvest in early spring, ripe strawberries are harbingers of things to come. But the plant is also an evergreen perennial herb, another cheerful presence in a winter garden. Continue reading →

February 8, 2016Martha Mims strawberry, strawberry leaves 3 Comments
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