The Saskatoon berry bushes around the neighbourhood are finally in bloom! The delicate white flowers stand out quite boldly from the multi-green grassland which makes up the predominant backdrop every spring, Evidently, the heavy rain showers we experienced during the latter half of May were a benefit to the bushes however now, during the pollinating season, some warm and dry weather is necessary to encourage the flying critters do their part for the creation of a lush crop of tasty berries in late July and early August. Saskatoon berries are an excellent alternative to blue berries in any recipe and they freeze very well however some bushes may produce a lower quality berry, To avoid disappointment, when it comes time to harvest, be sure to taste test every bush first and avoid those that produce berries that are small, seedy or tasteless. Now is the time to cruise the neighbourhood and surrounding forest to make a mental note of some of the less obvious bushes to check out next
month.
