Harvesting blueberry in the wilderness

Harvesting blueberry in the wilderness

“I am in the forest with my children, it is a kind of meaningful exercise, and one gets berries for home use. For example we use a lot of lingonberry and lingon jam, really a lot. Children learn to take responsibilities – berries just don’t walk to the table by themselves.” (Finnish female)

Vaccinium myrtillius, about 3 kg at least

Tags
Commons, Finland, Food and household, Non commodified work and livelihood, Rural context, Self-sufficiency, Sources of strength or happiness