Salmonberry

Early spring brings the start of salmonberries (Rubus spectabilis) with glowing ruby flowers that light up still-sleepy sections of the woods. The fruit that follows is appreciated by anyone who visits Northwest forests. And robins, cedar waxwings, varied thrushes, towhees, wrens, quail, pheasant, orioles and woodpeckers are all fond of salmonberries because the fruit is … Read more