strawberry love

My strawberries reddened in May and are now flowering so I might have two waves! This is my first go with the fruit. The University of Illinois has a wonderful site dedicated to Strawberries where I learned:

• The strawberry was a symbol for Venus, the Goddess of Love, because of its heart shapes and red color.
• On average, there are 200 seeds in a strawberry.
• Native forms of strawberries adapt to various climates and are indigenous to every major continent except Africa, Australia and New Zealand.

Honestly, the strawberries in my garden take up a lot of room & most of the time aren't doing much. But since they are one of my favorite fruits they are a worth it in pain in the ass.