String ‘em Up !

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  1. Sjoerd

    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    The strawberries are coming along well, the Bride thinks too well. To be fair, they have responded very well to our care during the droughty weeks. The problem now is that there are so many large and heavy fruits. Something must be done. What then?
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    String ‘em up, then.
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    With short sticks and string.
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    Plants were tied-up and strings were arranged so that the heavy clumps of berries could be draped over them.
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    It took a while but we finally had it supported.
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    So then, we shall see if this ad hoc solution will worl.
     
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  3. Shawchert

    Shawchert In Flower

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    look at all those strawberries! my mouth is watering over them! Yum can't wait to see them ripen!
     
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    Good idea Sjoerd :)

    I've been pulling them up over the leaves to keep them up.
     
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  5. Sjoerd

    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    Cheers Shaw.

    zigs— that is what we have done as well, but this year it is a bit crazy.
     
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  6. Anniekay

    Anniekay Shovel Kicker

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    You have a Super Dooper Bumper Crop. I like how you figured out how to keep them up and out of the damp, not to mention up and away from hungry ground dwelling things. :like:
     
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    Fingers crossed, Annie.
     
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  8. Cayuga Morning

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    You are the strawberry whisperer Sjoerd.
     
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    :smt041 I agree.
     
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  10. Netty

    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Oh my gosh Sjoerd, look at them! They are amazing! I can only dream about berries like that!
     
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    Damn, I would just start making a whole lot of strawberry shortcakes :setf_046::sete_016:
     
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    Looking scrumptious @Sjoerd .

    We picked our first Strawberries today and had them at lunchtime with some Greek Yoghurt. :)
     
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    That's a clever idea Sjoerd. Your bride must be very excited for the June Berry delight. What a wonderful crop you have!
     
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    Looking good, Sjoerd. I bet you are ready for some tasty treats.
     
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    Cayu and Pac— thanks. That is a new one for me.

    Netty— such a nice thing to say. You just wait..you will have some good ones. How are the rabbits by the way?

    Jersey— oh mate, we are, we are. Not just for jam and give-away here. ;)

    Ta Oreti— glad to hear that you are enjoying them. What a delight thry are.

    Mel— mate, she is over-the-moon. You remembered. Bless.

    Daniel— cheers. Too right I am. I have a serious weakness for these things.
     
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