Week 4: Slow and Steady

The raspberries seem like they have slowed down their rate of growth. Perhaps it is much like watching water come to a boil....it takes longer if you watch it. We are still looking at the end of August for Raspberries which means that berry season will be about 6 weeks long and longer it the weather remain good through October.

Week 3: Raspberries

A photo of the raspberry field shows how late we are this year. These berry bushes have another foot or two to grow before they will begin to set blossoms. We are hoping to have berries in about a month. Keep checking this blog to see when berries will be ready. The store will be open when the berries are ready. We will have plenty of lavender products and raspberry jam.

Week 1: Dirt and Dreaming

One nice thing about memories is that they are there when you need them. While pulling weeds you can dream about listening to Beethoven at the Kennedy Center. While watering, pruning or deadheading flowers, one can dream of lying in the sand at Virginia Beach. While tromping around the farm hauling this and that to here and there, one can dream about cute little grandchildren's smiles and hugs. More and more I find myself dreaming....and hoping the farm will take care of itself.