We have two full rows of Navaho Blackberries which are still producing and giving us our big finish, but this is the last week we will be open. If you want blackberries, you should come early in the morning on Tuesday July 7th or on Friday July 10th. Hours are being reduced to mornings only this week. Time is limited and you’ve also got wildlife to compete with (see below).
There are so many interesting blackberry enthusiasts that have visited us this season. This past week has been no different. This happy couple came from Columbus and if you want to see what 2 and a half quarts of berries looks like, that is what they are holding. We supply a bucket with a liner and you simply lift out the liner and carry your berries home in it, with a twist tie, of course. We also have a 1 quart size bucket with liner and a 1 pint size. Remember, July 7th and July 10th are the end of our open berry season, so get them while you can. See sidebar for more details.
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We have had an increase in wildlife that are enjoying our berries. At first there were a few birds, and then a few squirrels that would scamper away when they saw us. That is to be expected. But, now the numbers have increased and additionally we have seen deer on numerous occasions. They don’t just eat berries, they meander along the row, look for the big juicy ones just like we would, and they pick them so gently. They must be enjoying them as their ears wiggle each time they pick one.
What happens now?
As each row finishes bearing, the “floricanes”, which are the stems that are producing fruit this year, begin to wither and droop. These stems do not produce again next year and they need to be pruned out. It’s easiest to do this right after the fruiting season because you can easily tell them apart from the new growth. This process lets the plants energy go into the “primocanes”, which are the stems that will produce next years berries. Since we have different varieties of berries, they have slightly different timelines in which they bloom, bear fruit, and wither so that lets the work of pruning be spaced out too. Even though the blackberries have a big finish, more work is just beginning. Here is a small video of Doug explaining the thornless blackberry pruning process.
We are so grateful that it didn’t rain. Zach and Renee Patten were our featured musicians. They really set the mood with the music that they chose and the quality with which they play. The music just floated over the entire berry patch. The terraces have a natural amphitheater effect. We had a surprise guest artist, who played the flute named Emily Jarrell. She was terrific! Not only did she play solo, but she also joined in with Zach and Renee on a few songs. She enjoyed her free cup of berries. Renee played a special instrument on Friday, it was her Grandmother’s violin. She thoughtfully keeps a photo of her Grandmother with the violin in the case as a remembrance.
This warm weather is plumping up the berries nicely. The Blackberries are ripe when they practically fall off the vine into your hand. It’s a funny thought that Blackberries are still “green” when they are red. Even though they look good red, they have to be entirely black if you want to eat them plain. Some have said that they purposely pick some red ones if they are making jelly as the red Blackberries help it to jell. Apparently, that is how they used to make jelly back before you could buy pectin. I didn’t know that.
Pick & PLAY event
We also have a new sign. Here is a quick photo. It looked a lot bigger while it was in our living room, just like a Christmas tree looks smaller when its outside. To keep the cost minimal, we worked really hard and the whole family pitched in to make it. We installed it with some volunteer help digging the 3½ foot hole. What a project! So, now you will know you are in the right place when you see it. We have some wildflowers planted near it, but they aren’t quite ready to bloom.
There is plenty of parking, and we hope to see you soon.