Like many folks around here, My Happy Acres has a wide variety of berries available in their due season.
Strawberry season was essentially done by the fourth of July however blueberry and raspberry seasons are just now gearing up. We lost a number of our blueberry bushes to the cottontail rabbits so this next week we'll be taking a little time out to put the remaining ones into protective enclosures. These baskets will need to be positioned far enough away from the main plant that the bunnies can't reach it and tall enough to also discourage the deer from nibbling.
The raspberries are looking very good this year. We did a little bit of pruning last year and have been rewarded with lovely red clusters this year. Unlike some varieties, our raspberries have a full, sweet flavor that go nicely in salads, desserts, or consumed right off the bush. Think about getting a little extra this summer and freeze them up to enjoy while the cold winter winds blow.
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