how did my dad’s ancient strawberry patch survive two decades?

Every summer, I wander into my dad’s backyard and find the same wild strawberry patch he planted almost twenty years ago. It’s kind of a miracle, honestly. He never fussed over it—just mulched with old leaves and let the rain do its thing. The secret? He always picked the berries early in the morning, leaving a few for the birds. That way, the plants kept coming back, stronger every year. We never used fancy fertilizers. Just compost from our kitchen scraps and a little patience. Watching those tiny white flowers turn into juicy red berries is still the best part of my summer. If you want a garden that lasts, sometimes less is more. Let nature do its thing, and you’ll be surprised how much it gives back. #gardening #strawberries #familytradition #backyardgarden