29/07/2026
Fruits of my labours: I got in before the birds today and harvested some mulberries. They are like nature's sweeties and I am stained all over in my attempts to reap the rewards of their many health benefits. Allegedly black mulberries were mistakenly planted in this country by James I to establish a cotton industry (mistakenly because silk worms like white mulberry). Homemade ice cream made and jam in progress. Delicious!