Strawberry Patch of Posts

"Mrs. Elton, in all her apparatus of happiness, her large bonnet and her basket, was very ready to lead the way in gathering, accepting, or talking — strawberries, and only strawberries, could now be thought or spoken of. — “The best fruit in England — every body’s favourite — always wholesome. These the finest beds and finest sorts. — Delightful to gather for one’s self — the only way of really enjoying them. Morning decidedly the best time — never tired — every sort good — hautboy infinitely superior — no comparison — the others hardly eatable — hautboys very scarce — Chili preferred — white wood finest flavour of all — price of strawberries in London — abundance about Bristol — Maple Grove — cultivation — beds when to be renewed — gardeners thinking exactly different — no general rule — gardeners never to be put out of their way — delicious fruit — only too rich to be eaten much of — inferior to cherries — currants more refreshing — only objection to gathering strawberries the stooping — glaring sun — tired to death — could bear it no longer — must go and sit in the shade.”

~ Jane Austen, Emma

In honor of strawberry season, here are some posts from the past which pertain to this favorite fruit of mine {titles are linked}:

Crate of Strawberries ~ Miscellaneous Musings Includes:

• How to Freeze Strawberries
• Raw Strawberry Refrigerator Jam
• Strawberry Honey Jam Recipe
• Strawberry Honey Jam (No Pectin Recipe)       

How to Make Simple Strawberry Freezer Jam

Strawberry Labels for All Your Preserving Projects ~ Free Printable

Strawberry "Mason Jar Labels and More" Gift Kit ~ Free Printable Includes:

• two round mason jar labels
• two gift tags
• one garden gift tag
• three round strawberry "scrap" pieces
• two rectangular strawberry "scrap" pieces
• twelve strawberry bunting flags

Strawberries ~ A Relaxed Summer-Style Homeschool Unit Study

"We are to walk about your gardens, and gather the strawberries ourselves, and sit under trees;—and whatever else you may like to provide, it is to be all out of doors— a table spread in the shade, you know. Every thing as natural and simple as possible."

~ Jane Austen, Emma

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