One of the unexpected joys of working at different homes is discovering little things that remind me of my childhood.
At one of my recent projects, I found a mulberry tree full of ripe fruit. The homeowner told me that they don’t really eat them, which surprised me. Growing up in Ukraine, my grandmother had a huge mulberry tree behind her house, and every summer my friends and I would spend hours eating those sweet berries. Seeing this tree instantly brought back those memories.
Of course, I had to try one—and it tasted just as good as I remembered.
I’ve also noticed something interesting since moving to Minnesota. There don’t seem to be many fruit trees growing in residential neighborhoods. Maybe there’s a good reason for that, but it definitely caught my attention.
Another thing I’ve noticed is the lack of bees. Right now many trees and flowers are in bloom, yet I rarely see bees around. As someone who enjoys nature, that concerns me a little. Bees play such an important role in our environment.
Have you noticed the same thing where you live? And if you have a mulberry tree in your yard, don’t let those delicious berries go to waste!
