Mulberries: a sweet gift from the land
Growing wild and abundant on the farm, mulberries are a quiet treasure, deeply nourishing, deeply rooted in history, and deeply loved.
If you’ve walked through our land lately, you may have noticed the clusters of deep red and purple berries dotting the trees. These are mulberries, fruits of the Morus tree, cousins to figs and breadfruit, and a long-standing symbol of natural abundance.
A fruit with a legacy
Mulberries have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries to treat a variety of ailments, from fatigue and poor digestion to blood pressure and inflammation. Their leaves are famously the sole food source for silkworms, but it’s their fruit that holds an impressive secret: they are packed with nutrition and healing potential.
Nutritional powerhouses
Fresh mulberries are 88% water, low in calories, and surprisingly high in nutrients. Just one cup delivers:
Vitamin C, essential for skin health and immunity
Iron, which supports oxygen flow and energy
Vitamin K and E, for bone health and antioxidant protection
Potassium, to help regulate blood pressure
They’re also rich in fiber and plant compounds like anthocyanins, which give them their vibrant color and potent antioxidant power. These compounds may help reduce inflammation, balance blood sugar, lower cholesterol, and even reduce the risk of certain cancers.
And when dried, mulberries contain a higher concentration of protein and fiber—making them a great natural snack to keep you energized on the land.
Healing from the earth
What makes mulberries so special is their connection to the land. At The ARK, we believe food is medicine, and nature provides what we need when we care for her in return. The mulberries on our farm grow without force, in rhythm with the land’s natural cycles. Their presence is a reflection of balance, regeneration, and generosity.
Ways to enjoy them
Eat them fresh off the tree, dry them for later, add them to your breakfast bowl, blend them into smoothies, or make jam with the kids. However you enjoy them, let it be a moment of connection with your body, your food, and the land that provides.
A story worth telling
As we continue to deepen our connection to this place, it’s important to celebrate the simple gifts growing around us. Mulberries are a perfect example: nutrient-rich, rooted in tradition, and quietly powerful.
They remind us that wellness doesn’t always come in a package, it grows from the soil, thrives in community, and tastes like home.
Come take a walk on the farm. Nature has something sweet to share with you.