One of the simplest and most joyful parts of our time on the allotment has been watching the kids pick strawberries straight from the plants — a little ritual that’s become part of every visit.
No matter what jobs we’re tackling — planting, watering, weeding — the moment the work wraps up, the kids always ask the same thing:
“Can we pick the strawberries now?”
And of course, the answer is always yes.
The strawberries have been incredibly productive this season, producing bowlfuls of sweet, sun-ripened fruit. But it’s not just about the harvest — it’s the smiles, the sticky fingers, and those quiet, shared moments that make it feel so special.
🍓 A Family Tradition in the Making
We’ve come to treasure this little end-of-session routine — a simple reward after a bit of hard work, and a lovely way to keep the allotment feeling like a family space, not just a growing space. It’s these memories — hands reaching through leaves, that first bite into a still-warm berry — that we’ll look back on fondly for years to come.
Whether it’s a quick snack or a mini strawberry hunt, this has become one of our favourite parts of allotment life.
