If you’re seeing dark spots on the sidewalk, or maybe your vehicle, look up, and see if it’s a mulberry tree blessing you with its fruit. At weedom (midwest U.S. hardiness zone 6) the mulberries are ripening right now. Some of the mulberry species produce fruit in late spring, and some start a bit later in mid summer, depending on the tree and where you are, with the flush of berries continuing for about 6 weeks. Follow the birds and small wildlife to whatever trees appear to be growing blackberries, and share in the free food and medicine.