Last year when I was deciding what kind of fruit trees and berries to plant, my mentor at the farm & garden store declared that "anybody can grow brambles." I countered that he had not met an "anybody" like me, a would-be gardener with no patience and the touch of a lumberjack.
It turns out that Gabe was right. Even I can grow raspberries. This is the first full growth season, and I should get at least this many more from my eight raspberry canes.
My blackberries should be almost as healthy. They should be ready around July 4th. I have the thornless type of blackberries, which is quite a change from my raspberries. I spent about 15 minutes gathering these berries and another 15 minutes picking the tiny sharp thorns out of my hands.
Such is the life of a bramble grower.
I'm thinking a fresh blackberry cobbler would be REAL good July 4th weekend when WTN kinfolks come to visit! (or just a handful on a bowl of cereal would satisfy, too!)
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