Amelanchier alnifolia ... aka, the Saskatoon! If you haven't heard of it before, the Saskatoon is a woody, fruit bearing perennial shrub native to our prairies and other North American Interior points. I like to call it the prairie's blueberry! And now is a great time to scout out Saskatoon patches as they are in full bloom. If you love pie or jam or just a handful of fresh berries ... these are not only delicious but healthy to! Lucky for me, I have Saskatoons in my garden, and know of many, many wild patches! We will definitely be picking berries this summer!
