Strawberries and Rain

Before yesterday's rain, I picked strawberries. These measure about an inch and a half. Delicious!

I find myself wanting to pick berries that aren't completely ripe, worried that critters will get them before me. Us. I share them...really! Patience is a virtue. After being in a drought last year, I see the effect of rain...lush growth of the plants and the many strawberries. With our new climate, I have learned not to take rain for granted.