Growing strawberries

[Annette]

Today I picked the equivalent of 2 punnets of strawberries. Some of the strawberries are whoppers (the plate in the picture is a large dinner plate, not a small bread and butter plate).

Tonight I will be making "Eton Mess" which consists of mascerated strawberries, whipped cream and lightly crushed meringues. Just combine the strawberries, whipped cream and meringues just before serving. This is absolutely divine - just like a de-constructed pavlova. 

Another gorgeous way to have fresh strawberries is "Sweet and Sour Strawberries" - just stir some sour cream in a bowl, place brown sugar in another bowl,  and then by holding the strawberry by the stem or leaves, dip the strawberry into the sour cream, giving it a liberal coating, and then roll the coated strawberry into the brown sugar - eat and enjoy - yummmmmmmmmmmmm!

Do other members have a favourite way to serve strawberries?

[Annette]

Not to worry @Mick0s - to clear the decks I will be giving about 30 seedlings away to a friend to sell at her daughter's school fete on the weekend ( the tomato seedlings are a foot high)

[Andy_Mann]

@Annette, the Workshop gift, that keeps on giving.

[Jason]

Following feedback from Workshop members we are planning to add location details to user posts if you would like it displayed. It should help those community members who wish to share plants, cuttings and produce.

Hope the fete is a success, Annette.

Jason

[Annette]

I just picked 6 punnets of strawberries, that's 15 punnets so far this season.
Now I'm off to pick some peas and snow peas....................

[Mick0s]

Here's our first crop...

Not exactly as impressive as @Annette's.

[Annette]

That looks like my first crop of strawberries when I started growing them 3 years ago @Mick0s so there's hope yet 

[Jason]

Our strawberry plants are slowly spreading so we're hoping for a much bigger harvest this year. Tips for keeping pests at bay are most welcome!

Jason