Saturday, June 25, 2011

Here We Go 'round The Mulberry Tree

A very very long time ago my Grandmother taught my sisters and I a song about the Mulberry Tree/Bush. For over 50 years I have, from time to time, remembered some of those lyrics and thought it would be cool someday to actually go 'round the Mulberry Bush with my grandchildren. About 7 years ago my wife and I purchased 25 Mulberry Tree seedlings. We planted them in various locations around our property and after a few years of no berries and losing all but 4 trees we discovered that it usually takes about 7 years for these trees to mature enough to produce fruit. This year all 4 remaining trees produced a bumper crop and all 4 of the trees had an abundance of patrons including us and our grandchildren. Beside us, the featured and furry critters had a feast for a few weeks. And we enjoyed watching them enjoy it.

"Here we go 'round The Mulberry Bush........"














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5 comments:

  1. RoeJune 25, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    Awesome, I love it.. Yes... Here we go round the Mulberry trees. ♥

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  2. RoeJune 25, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    Lucky me was able to snatch a few before the birds got the rest. lol

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  3. AnonymousJune 26, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Hi Blair, what type of birds are in the pic 1 and 2? Darlene

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  4. Julie G.June 28, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Fantastic! So many beautiful birds ... and a squirrel visiting your mulberry trees. What a joy that must be to watch all the visitors. Wonderful images! Terrific post!

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  5. MaineBirderJune 29, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    I still remember that song. Indeed, it was from a long time ago.

    Great post and captures Blair!

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