I've been in a bit of a funk today. I wrote for most of the morning, before running some errands with Jilda.
On the way home, we stopped at her sister's house. Her yard is remarkable. Her cherry trees are blooming along with a carpet of daffodils. When I stepped over to her cherry tree, the blossoms were covered with bees. Nell doesn't have hives of her own, but I'd be willing to bet some of her neighbors do.
She grows blueberries too and her bushes are a different variety than ours. I dug up some shoots while they talked.
This summer I would like to double the number of blueberry bushes in our field. We eat them fresh and the ones we can't eat and don't share with friends and family, we put in the freezer.
Throughout the year, we have smoothies that are loaded with all the major food groups. The frozen blueberries always give the shakes a little boost.
Ours are beginning to bloom. I have my fingers crossed that we don't have frigid weather that bites the tender blossoms. Time will tell.
Tonight, the southeast is under Mother Nature's siege. We have our eyes to the sky.
On the way home, we stopped at her sister's house. Her yard is remarkable. Her cherry trees are blooming along with a carpet of daffodils. When I stepped over to her cherry tree, the blossoms were covered with bees. Nell doesn't have hives of her own, but I'd be willing to bet some of her neighbors do.
She grows blueberries too and her bushes are a different variety than ours. I dug up some shoots while they talked.
This summer I would like to double the number of blueberry bushes in our field. We eat them fresh and the ones we can't eat and don't share with friends and family, we put in the freezer.
Throughout the year, we have smoothies that are loaded with all the major food groups. The frozen blueberries always give the shakes a little boost.
Ours are beginning to bloom. I have my fingers crossed that we don't have frigid weather that bites the tender blossoms. Time will tell.
Tonight, the southeast is under Mother Nature's siege. We have our eyes to the sky.
Oh Rick, I'm so, so sorry about Caillou. It's the worst day of an owner's life to have to make those decisions. I know she had a fabulous life with you and Jilda. Big hugs for you both. I envy those blueberry bushes my friend! I wish you a bountiful harvest and tons of yummy smoothies! Be safe with the storms. Jack and I were just talking about you guys down there. We're suppose to get an ice storm and then snow. I'll take the snow, ice scares me as I have a walk from the parking lot that's across the road and down the block from the hospital. I don't want to be one of those hip fractures that will be coming in for sure! Stay safe!
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It sound like spring there to me. Things blooming and growing already. It'll be a few months before we see any of that hear. Hope you don't get hit with any freeing weather.
ReplyDeleteYour bees are going to love you.
ReplyDeleteHow is the honey used? I envy you.
ReplyDeleteIf we settle here we will probably put out some BBs. Sherry loves them, I like them. But on a sad note, yes I too am sorry to hear of Caillou. I thought it was a beautiful name to fit a beautiful dog. You guys and Caillou were fortunate to have time together.
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You have a reason to be in a funk: you experienced a terrible loss. I always loved seeing your photos of Caillou. What a beauty. And collies are so loyal and loving. It's been windy here for hours. We're waiting for the storm.
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Janie
Love,
Janie
you are lucky to have blueberries in your area to pick. We bought some last week and there was no flavour..blecchhh. Nothing beats fresh fruit
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