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ROUND THE MULBERRY BUSH

Late spring and early summer would not be complete without a backyard mulberry feast: standing beneath the tree enjoying handfuls of the sun-warmed ripe, dark-purple fruit — preferably not wearing white.

If stained fingers, faces and clothes aren’t your cup of tea, there are white-fruiting varieties that leave none of the tell-tale “I’ve just been gorging on mulberries” signs but taste just as sweet and juicy.

It’s rare to find fresh mulberries in the supermarkets or your

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