The raspberries are really starting to grow, thanks to a healthy amount of rain this month. Photo: Tony Eetak
Every morning, we step into the backyard with a camera in hand, eager to capture the latest changes in our raspberry bushes. Watching the raspberry bushes start to grow has become a peaceful escape from the daily grind of school and life. Each berry will start as a tiny, hard green dot, then slowly transform, softening and turning a vibrant red, hinting at the juicy sweetness to come. The buzzing bees are like little artists, pollinating with purpose, and we’ve come to admire their dedication. That’s where the saying “Busy as a Bee” comes from.
Seeing these bushes evolve reminds us that growth takes time, whether it’s in nature or in our own journeys. Snapping photos of each stage, we document not just the growth of the raspberries, but also our own journey of appreciation and understanding.
About our summer programming
Youth, Arts and Media Team summer activities are supported with funding and support from a number of partners and collaborators, including: Global Dignity Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, the University of Minnesota Duluth, Manitoba Agriculture and the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. We also thank the OpenAI Researcher Access Program, Agri-Food and Agriculture Canada and the Government of Canada’s Youth Employment Skills Program. Thank you for supporting the Youth, Arts and Media Team.
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