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Brambles have been part of our human diet for millions of years. Searching the hedge-rows for wild blackberries or carefully tending espaliered raspberry canes, we have hungered for the juicy jewels to fill jam jars and cereal bowls.
Wild blackberries and black raspberries were said to be kissed by Old Nick after September 21. Blueberries have been associated with healing; red raspberries, with innocent sensuality.
Strawberries enjoy a special status as the world's favourite berry. Refreshing, sweet and a symbol of domestic happiness, perennial strawberries can be easily grown in a windowbox or strawberry pot.
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