A Berry Through Time: From Stone Age Snack to Modern Treat

The humble strawberry, a fruit enjoyed worldwide, boasts a history stretching back millennia. Even our Stone Age ancestors savored wild varieties of what we know today as the garden strawberry. However, for centuries, the strawberry remained a relatively small fruit, barely larger than a five-cent coin until the 17th century.

The transformation of the strawberry into the plump, juicy fruit we enjoy today is largely attributed to Dutch gardeners.Around 300 years ago, they inadvertently crossbred local wild strawberries wiht imported American varieties, resulting in a larger, more desirable fruit. This accidental hybridization marked a turning point in strawberry cultivation.

Unleash Your Creativity: “Your Most Beautiful memories” art Competition

Young artists, get your brushes ready! This week, there’s a chance to win one of three “Be Creative Memory” games. The theme for this week’s art competition is twofold: “Your Most Beautiful Memories” and,tying into our book recommendations,”Cuddly Toys.”

To participate, submit your artwork (landscape format preferred), including your name, address, and age, to:

Alternatively, you can email your entry to [email protected]. The deadline for submissions is next Thursday.

Last week’s competition,featuring favorite comic and cartoon heroes,saw a fantastic array of entries. Congratulations to Marie Bornwasser from Hammersbach, the winner of the game “One Round.”

Book and Game Recommendations for Young Readers

Looking for new reading material or a fun game? This week, we’re featuring a selection of books and games perfect for young minds.

Discover a great game for developing fine motor skills, explore the latest adventures of Nemo and his friends, and learn about the importance of teamwork in the animal kingdom.

Happy painting,reading,and playing!