Strawberry joined the Yankees in 1995, after Steinbrenner warned him never to embarrass him, and he became a respected member of the team; shortstop Derek Jeter has said he considers Strawberry to be something like an older brother.
In the case of strawberries, you might consider growing strawberries that disease-free as containers may make them more prone to problems.
(Figuring out a fruit combination you like is part of the fun of making smoothies!) Here are some options to consider: Peaches, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, bananas, apples, kiwis, mangoes, avocados and pomegranates are popular choices.
Consider replacing strawberry stock every two years if you experience problems with viruses destroying the plants.
If your lip balm is bright red, consider using strawberry food colouring.
I consider adding Jewel strawberries from J.W. Jung Seed Company (jungseed.com) to the collection that never really bore last year, finding a spot in the herbs for Bohemian horseradish among the volunteer dill and the returning thyme, plus Lancelot leeks.
At 23°Bx (the degree that most red wine is considered "ripe"), strawberry flavors develop.
Because of its heart shape and red color, Romans are said to have considered the strawberry a symbol of Venus, the goddess of love.
There are still herbs to gather, strawberries to consider, spinach to bunch, carrots to weed.
