This is one of my favorite times of the year. This is when all the wild berries around our house become ripe enough to pick. First we have the black raspberries, then the big blackberries will be ready next.
Tyler and I have already gone out to pick berries this week, even my Mom who has Alzheimer's has gotten in on the fun. It's quite the hunt for us to look for the berries. We start out picking the obvious ones that are along our path. Then, we look though the weeds and thickets for the berries that are hiding. The ones that are hidden are usually the biggest and juiciest. We get so excited when we find a large patch of ripe, juicy berries!
When we go out to pick the berries, it gives us a nice opportunity to spend time together and enjoy nature. It takes a good couple of hours to go through all of places where the berries grow. Our dogs like to accompany us, and they even eat some of the berries right off the vine!
Of course, besides the thrill of the hunt, nothing is better than to enjoy the fruits of our labor. Berries are great on ice cream, yogurt, and even by them self with some sugar. For Father's Day tomorrow, I'm going to make a cheesecake and put the berries on top.
Yes, it is definitely going to be a berry, berry great summer!
Mmmm, those berries look delicious! I bet the cheesecake was great!
ReplyDeleteLove your site especially the background. We love berries too. Have never tried blackberries or raspberries though. We hunt for the mulberries. There are several small trees in our yard, then we go out in the country where I know of one other tree growing in the ditch.
ReplyDeleteAt least your mother goes with you. Mine went once and complained all the way.
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Now I'm hungry.