Tag: Chandler

Winter Strawberries

9 June, 2014

I was not expecting to get any strawberries until spring, but one of my Chandler plants, planted only about six weeks ago, has surprised me with some winter fruit. I waited eagerly while the first strawberry slowly turned bright red, hoping no birds or children would steal it. And then came the day of eating. It was deliciously … More Winter Strawberries

Strawberry Time

6 May, 2014

Strawberries – the diamonds of the edible garden. An edible garden isn’t half as exciting without these shiny red jewels. Once you have nurtured your own strawberries, plucked the ripe,  juicy fruits fresh from the plant and tasted their sweet, delicious flesh, you will not bother buying or eating supermarket strawberries ever again. Or if you cave in, … More Strawberry Time