See that luscious strawberry? Well it's not mine. I had one. It looked just like it. Before I could even snap a photo my lovely dog plucked it right off with her teeth. Chewed it up a little. Spit it out next to the pot for me. Awesome! Around 200 species of pests are known to attack strawberries. Didn't know the family pet was one of them.

If I take this mishap out of the equation then I can say the strawberries are flourishing. I've counted 13! They adore the rain - I think they sprout new fruit every time they feel a few drops. Who knew a fruit could do so well in a pot.

Strawberry plants are at garden centers now. Buy a couple, grab a pot, find a sunny spot, and give yourself instant saccharine!