Yesterday we reached another milestone - the first Blackberry harvest of the year! It was another amazing, warm day- I think it reached at least 90 again. I walked the whole property, down the hill to the garden, and back. It took the whole journey but I was able to fill my favorite berry-picking bucket full. As in all past years, the area with the most ripe berries was right by the big garden gate at the head of the secret path. I still don't understand why the berries here ripen first because they certainly don't get a lot of sun or water there compared to other places.
When I picked all that I could reach - and you know the biggest and best ones are always just out of reach - I headed home and washed them all. A quick stop on the scale revealed that I had picked 3 lb 4.1 oz. Not bad at all for the first go-around. There will be many more harvests ahead as the berry ripening accelerates.
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The kids and I picked a produce bag full a couple days ago and I was just perusing my dessert Pinterest board trying to decide what to bake! :o)
I adore blackberries! I have a little trick--use a cane to help you grasp and bring the berry vines down to your level. I am short, and do this all the time. Helps when you are pruning roses as well! Thanks for stopping by my blog--it is appreciated!
Wow-3lbs at your first picking? That's great. I see a cobbler or a jam in your future =) Enjoy!
Mmmmmm, blackberries are my favorite (and not just because they're free:). Have you made the blackberry crumble bar from Martha Stewart? It is the best! In fact, I just re-posted it... and of course jam is a must! This reminds me- I need to get the boys out pickin'!
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