Berlin
Strawberry Moon 2025
11/06/25 18:20
Last night was June's full moon, the Strawberry Moon. Unfortunately we could not see it because it was slightly overcast and the moon this time of year rises further to the south behind our tall trees that run along the south of the house. The moon is blocked by the trees.
To know more about what the Strawberry moon means, follow along…
"Despite its sweet-sounding name, the Strawberry Moon doesn’t actually turn red or pink. The reddish tint we sometimes see on the Moon happens only when it’s close to the horizon, where Earth’s atmosphere scatters the light like a giant pair of sunglasses. Instead, this full Moon earns its name from the season itself.
For many Native American tribes, including the Algonquian peoples of the Northeast, as well as the Ojibwe, Dakota and Lakota, the Strawberry Moon marks the time when wild “June-bearing” strawberries ripen — ready to be gathered and savored. It’s a name that celebrates nature’s generosity and the abundance of early summer’s bounty.
This naming tradition stretches far and wide. The Haida people of the Pacific Northwest call this period the Berries Ripen Moon, honoring the same seasonal harvest.
More Than Just Strawberries The Strawberry Moon is just one of many evocative names given to full Moons throughout the year — each tied to the seasonal changes and activities of the communities that watch the skies.
Across cultures, June’s Moon has worn many hats. The Anishinaabe call it the Blooming Moon, a nod to the flourishing flowers of the season. The Cherokee speak of the Green Corn Moon, signaling the time to tend young crops, while the Western Abenaki know it as the Hoer Moon."
To know more about what the Strawberry moon means, follow along…
"Despite its sweet-sounding name, the Strawberry Moon doesn’t actually turn red or pink. The reddish tint we sometimes see on the Moon happens only when it’s close to the horizon, where Earth’s atmosphere scatters the light like a giant pair of sunglasses. Instead, this full Moon earns its name from the season itself.
For many Native American tribes, including the Algonquian peoples of the Northeast, as well as the Ojibwe, Dakota and Lakota, the Strawberry Moon marks the time when wild “June-bearing” strawberries ripen — ready to be gathered and savored. It’s a name that celebrates nature’s generosity and the abundance of early summer’s bounty.
This naming tradition stretches far and wide. The Haida people of the Pacific Northwest call this period the Berries Ripen Moon, honoring the same seasonal harvest.
More Than Just Strawberries The Strawberry Moon is just one of many evocative names given to full Moons throughout the year — each tied to the seasonal changes and activities of the communities that watch the skies.
Across cultures, June’s Moon has worn many hats. The Anishinaabe call it the Blooming Moon, a nod to the flourishing flowers of the season. The Cherokee speak of the Green Corn Moon, signaling the time to tend young crops, while the Western Abenaki know it as the Hoer Moon."
Comments
Strawberry Pickers and Parterre Garden
08/06/25 07:06
We are finally getting a taste of summer sun and heat. Bob has the yard and garden looking much nicer after a long spring and winter where it is less inviting to view. Our strawberries look great this year and taste yummy. We can even share with neighbors.
Enjoy the view of the parterre with strawberry pickers, Bob and his sidekick, Vada.
Enjoy the view of the parterre with strawberry pickers, Bob and his sidekick, Vada.
Rhodie Color in Spring
28/05/25 09:56
Spring is always colorful here. My mother and earlier members of the family planted a lot of azaleas along with different varieties of rhododendrons. Enjoy a close-up of one of our unique 2 color rhodies.
New Year's Eve Morning
31/12/24 07:40
It is just before 7:30 a.m. on 2024's New Year's Eve Morning. It is a frosty morning at 30 degrees F. The roof and trees look tinged with frost. Stepping out on the deck, it is quiet and calm in the countryside with a hint of the beginning dawn above the mountains which shortly grows to a glorious red glow, even through the trees. So peaceful, hard to believe we may hear firecrackers or shots as midnight comes later at night. At least, no rain for now though fog is likely present in the valley.
Frosty early sunrise
Frosty early sunrise
Signs Rejuvenated
08/03/24 11:04
Scott and Olisha found a number of older signs on the property from prior times. They cleaned up and refurbished them to where the signs look closer to new. They certainly stand out. Scott took a photo of the signs placed on the new garden fence and can be seen as people come up the driveway. Background on each sign:
Thayer Copper Sign - was given to me by a cat owning client in Walnut Creek, CA who came to see me at Civic Feline Clinic. The nameplate he said came from the C.A. Thayer sailing ship located in the Alameda harbor. He had done work on the ship and acquired the sign. He gave it to me and we have had it located on our front deck here on Berlin Rd. since the new house was built.
Lansberry-Wolfenbarger "The Bonanza"- was a sign that was made and bought at the Oregon State Fair. It was the name of our 1 acre property and cabin located on Day Rd. In LaPine OR. This was a special getaway spot for my parents and maternal grandparents who bought the property and built the cabin. There was a lot of hunting and fishing recreation in that area.
V.L. Thayer, DVM - was a sign made for my first location at Civic Dr. for Civic Feline Clinic in Walnut Creek CA. The practice is still operating though on Broadway Dr. in Walnut Creek. It was a profitable and still is growing, active cat practice. I am so proud of what I did and it has become.
Thayer Copper Sign - was given to me by a cat owning client in Walnut Creek, CA who came to see me at Civic Feline Clinic. The nameplate he said came from the C.A. Thayer sailing ship located in the Alameda harbor. He had done work on the ship and acquired the sign. He gave it to me and we have had it located on our front deck here on Berlin Rd. since the new house was built.
Lansberry-Wolfenbarger "The Bonanza"- was a sign that was made and bought at the Oregon State Fair. It was the name of our 1 acre property and cabin located on Day Rd. In LaPine OR. This was a special getaway spot for my parents and maternal grandparents who bought the property and built the cabin. There was a lot of hunting and fishing recreation in that area.
V.L. Thayer, DVM - was a sign made for my first location at Civic Dr. for Civic Feline Clinic in Walnut Creek CA. The practice is still operating though on Broadway Dr. in Walnut Creek. It was a profitable and still is growing, active cat practice. I am so proud of what I did and it has become.
Early Morning Moonset and Sunrise
24/02/24 07:22
This morning was the apex of the full "snow" moon of February while at the same time we had a colorful sunrise.
To the west:
To the east:
To the west:
To the east:
The Trees
10/11/23 08:47
Bob's long hoped for project of having our approximately 20 acres of Douglas Fir trees thinned to provide health and growth for the rest of the trees is finally done. Roughly 42 truckloads of trees were hauled from our property. It does look vastly different to look through the forest and see more daylight. Yet from a distance looking at the hillside at a slant, it still looks like before where there are still lots of trees. It took about 2 weeks for the loggers to do the work.
The following is a photo showing an edge of the log pile to be trucked away and how the forest looks as thinned.
The following is a photo showing an edge of the log pile to be trucked away and how the forest looks as thinned.
