Just to add to the strawberry theme, and especially for Tracey and Rachelle who I know are contemplating growing their own, here is some excellent home economics:
http://tinyurl.com/strawberryeconomics
I think I’ve just convinced myself to pick up yet ANOTHER packet of seeds today 
Categories: seasonal eating
Wowee – thank you for this. And guess what? A friend of mine has some orphan plants and I’m their new mum
Ok Ok,I’m on it missus! Actually, I’m off to a local organic farm on Monday and am getting ready to come back with plants a go go… Nice pic by the way…and a very interesting link…its true of a few other plants too, but I wouldn’t change a thing…..thanks for posting. TS x
Yay for you, Mrs S! Do let us know what you come back with, TS : ) If you’re anything like me, maybe you ought to set yourself a budget so that you don’t buy the whole farm!