Student group meetings are not the only place to get free food on campus. Out in the Berkeley hills the Indian summer is unraveling, making it a sweet time to forage wild bay leaves and blackberries.
But those aren’t the only things in season, and you don’t need to go too far to find fruit in the wild. Along Centennial Drive we spotted red, yellow and orange fruits on the strawberry trees — the reds being ripe and edible. They are juicy and white on in the inside. Their texture is soft and sweetness mild. Since the trees don’t grow very high they are ideal for parks meant for small children, such as South Park in San Francisco. They are also colorful and easy to maintain. They were probably planted along Centennial Drive since their roots wouldn’t interfere with the roads as much. American robins like them. While they might be tricky to bake with they are perfect for eating right on the spot.
Know of any good fruits to harvest in the wild? Got any tips for foraging? Share them in the comments below!