Even though most of us live in cities, without being able to grow our own food, we can still benefit from eating according to the seasons. This is how our bodies best function, according to where we live. One good way to get inspired, is by going for a walk in a nearby forest or plantation, to see what is growing and how. It’s how I got to discover how broccoli grows, in Portugal, and how pineapple grows, in Hawaii. Here in Sweden, it’s now a good time to begin harvesting rose hips.

This little berry, is said to be one of the most potent ones for vitamin C and is traditionally either drunk, or enjoyed as a soup, for a snack or dessert. You can eat it both warm and cold, and add things like little meringues or almond biscuits, or even a spoon of whipped cream to make it more festive. If you’re more into pranks, you might find it entertaining to learn that if you pick a couple of rose hips yourself, and empty the seeds into someone’s clothes, they will develop a terrible itch!

Which berries grow where you live, and when are they coming into season?