Every place I’ve lived has fruits and vegetables that define
summer. Growing up in Colorado, I knew the end of spring was near when the asparagus
began popping up in the fields. In Alaska, summer is full of wild berries.
Watermelon berries have a light sweet taste and are often
the first to ripen. I can never resist eating the first tart blueberries, even
though they won’t be truly ripe until at least August. Soon, salmon berries
that range in color from yellow to nearly purple and resemble giant raspberries
will fill the sunny slopes near the trails. Most of the berries are just
beginning to grow, some are still flowers, but in a matter of weeks they will
fill the woods.
Summer is the time to taste the world around you and celebrate what it
provides. Whether you are looking forward to the first fruit that drops from the
trees or watching your garden as it grows, there is a certain magic to both
gathering and growing your own food. It’s a way to celebrate life.
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