Ruth Nakamura · June 25, 2026
The third week of April found me standing beneath my oldest mulberry, secateurs in hand, surrounded by the explosive flush of springtime growth that happens every year without fail. Branches were sprawling in directions I hadn’t intended, reaching past the fence line and into territory that wasn’t theirs. As I worked through the tangle, snipping … Read more
Ruth Nakamura · June 15, 2026
Medical disclaimer: I am a backyard grower, not a physician or registered dietitian. The information on this page is based on published research and personal experience, but it is not medical advice. If you are managing diabetes, heart disease, pregnancy, or any health condition, consult your healthcare provider before using mulberry products as part of … Read more
Ruth Nakamura · April 11, 2026
Mulberry foliage is often overlooked in favour of harvesting fruit, yet Morus alba leaves have functioned as a brewed remedy across centuries of East Asian practice, predating any interest in consuming the berries themselves. Peer-reviewed literature reveals that dismissing mulberry leaf tea benefits as folk wisdom misses something important: there is legitimate clinical research validating … Read more
Ruth Nakamura · March 31, 2026
Many people growing mulberries focus primarily on the fruit and overlook the potential of the leaves. Mulberry leaf tea has gained attention in traditional practices and online discussions, and it turns out that the foliage on these trees offers significantly more utility than mere shade and aesthetic appeal. If you’re growing mulberries and haven’t considered … Read more
Ruth Nakamura · March 29, 2026
Medical disclaimer: I am a backyard grower, not a physician or registered dietitian. The information on this page is based on published research and personal experience, but it is not medical advice. If you are managing diabetes, heart disease, pregnancy, or any health condition, consult your healthcare provider before using mulberry products as part of … Read more
Ruth Nakamura · March 27, 2026
Medical disclaimer: I am a backyard grower, not a physician or registered dietitian. The information on this page is based on published research and personal experience, but it is not medical advice. If you are managing diabetes, heart disease, pregnancy, or any health condition, consult your healthcare provider before using mulberry products as part of … Read more
Ruth Nakamura · March 25, 2026
Mulberry leaves offer surprising versatility for brewing tea—as soon as a tree has enough growth to support harvesting without compromising vigor, the leaves can be preserved dried for infusions. Working with homegrown mulberry foliage opens up questions about what separates a genuinely satisfying infusion from something dull and one-dimensional. The choice between loose leaf and … Read more
Ruth Nakamura · March 23, 2026
Medical disclaimer: I am a backyard grower, not a physician or registered dietitian. The information on this page is based on published research and personal experience, but it is not medical advice. If you are managing diabetes, heart disease, pregnancy, or any health condition, consult your healthcare provider before using mulberry products as part of … Read more
Ruth Nakamura · March 21, 2026
Medical disclaimer: I am a backyard grower, not a physician or registered dietitian. The information on this page is based on published research and personal experience, but it is not medical advice. If you are managing diabetes, heart disease, pregnancy, or any health condition, consult your healthcare provider before using mulberry products as part of … Read more
Ruth Nakamura · March 20, 2026
Medical disclaimer: I am a backyard grower, not a physician or registered dietitian. The information on this page is based on published research and personal experience, but it is not medical advice. If you are managing diabetes, heart disease, pregnancy, or any health condition, consult your healthcare provider before using mulberry products as part of … Read more
