The Marshall once dominated the island’s farming landscape and fueled the island’s economy.
“Then they almost disappeared,” writes Sound Food’s Carolyn Goodwin. “Not just from Bainbridge Island, but altogether. Marshall Strawberries have been listed as one of the 10 most endangered food plants in the U.S. But thanks in part to the efforts of some hardworking kids at Bainbridge Island’s Voyager Montessori Elementary School the Bainbridge Island Marshall strawberry will grace the dessert plates of at least one more generation.”
The Marshall fell out of favor in the 1960s as the marketplace began demanding berries that could better withstand shipping and storage, and were easier to grow.
Read the full post here.
And click here to see my story from back in September about the Bainbridge Historical Museum’s quiet dedication the Marshall.
