Kids nowadays have it easy when they can just order mulberry tree leaves on Taobao.
When I was growing up in China in 1980s, I had to hunt/gather mulberry tree leaves all over Chongqing University campus to feed my 10-20 silk worms. lol
When I was growing up in China in 1980s, I had to hunt/gather mulberry tree leaves all over Chongqing University campus to feed my 10-20 silk worms. lol
https://twitter.com/RnaudBertrand/status/1464428584697835528
Mulberry trees grow in the wild on Chongqing University campus, and they're tall for little kids to reach. I had to bring a pole to bring down the leaves to feed my silkworms
When I traveled to Zhejiang to see Grandma, I marveled at field of domesticated short Mulberry trees
When I traveled to Zhejiang to see Grandma, I marveled at field of domesticated short Mulberry trees
I also just learned that you can buy silk worms in store now. lol. Back in 1980s Chongqing, I had to get precious silk worm eggs from friends to hatch them myself. lol
Chinese word 蠶食/蚕食 literally "Silkworm eats" means to "nibble away" or to "encroach upon" until finished.
Because silkworms eat constantly and they eat a lot!
Because silkworms eat constantly and they eat a lot!
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