Old Grumpy's Guide to Gooseberry Gathering
1. It is always worth going after that last tiny scrawny berry because
you'll discover yet another 10 luscious berries each the size of bull's
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2. In spite of the thorn hazard, you must hug the bush. That is to say, one
by one, bring each branch in turn into your arms. Then you can be sure that
you have garnered every last berry.
3. Do not harvest by bending over. That is the recipe for back-ache. Get
yourself a
little stool and sit right down beside the bush. This also assists with (2)
above.
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