First dewberries of the season!

[txcanoegirl]

I didn't realize the dewberries were ready! I saw a man on the side of the road yesterday picking a wild patch and decided I better check my own fence at home. This morning I was surprised to see how many were ripe already! MMMMMMM! We've had enough rain this season to make them plump, sweet and juicy!

 

[Denim Deb]

So far, it's too early to pick anything around here. I'll be so glad when I can.

 

[txcanoegirl]

We had them for dessert tonight...dewberries and real cream. So sweet and fresh. Blackberries are in full bloom and will ripen about 2 weeks after the dewberries. Mayhaws are real green right now, but will ripen pretty soon. I'm working on putting a catch net on a frame under the two mayhaw trees so I don't have to scrabble around on my hands and knees like a demented squirrel. I'm about to pop a gut right now...I don't usually eat dessert right after supper, but I just couldn't pass up those fresh dewberries.

 

[baymule]

That sounds so good! Last year i spent hours picking dewberries and blackberries. This year, I don't know if I'll be able to do that. I can't go off and leave my mom very long at a time.

I would like to see you do your best demented squirrel imitation.

 

[txcanoegirl]

I can't go off and leave my mom very long at a time.

I would like to see you do your best demented squirrel imitation.

I've been in your shoes. I don't know what your mother's issues are, but my father had Alzheimers. We took care of him at home and although I enjoyed the time I spent with him (challenges and all), I sure didn't get much done. The phrase "herding cats" comes to mind.


As for the demented squirrel imitation...well, all I can say is...

 

[Cindlady2]

we just got rid of SNOW!!!!! Spring is way late this year around here!

 

[nelson castro]

That's great news!! Can you share some images with us?