When strawberries may still be green and blueberries and fruit cheese are just beginning to set their crops, hidden among the leaves of an unassuming shrub, clusters of deep blueberries are already ripening. Join me as we travel from the forests of Siberia and the mountains of Japan to the backyard gardens of Minnesota and beyond. This is the story of honey berries.

Plants have a funny way of communicating. Too much water, they droop. Too little water, they droop. Today we're helping you decode the mystery of watering so your garden can thrive all summer long.

Eating foraged plants should only be done by experts, eating foraged plants may result in being poisoned. While the edibility of plants is discussed in this podcast, you should not consume foraged plants or mushrooms without the in-person advice from an expert.

The Petal & Plot Pod features seasonal plant origin stories and seasonal garden tips. Hosted by Aneesa Adams and Eric Ketchum, owners of Petal & Plot Garden Design in Minnesota.

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