Sat. August 30

Did a search of the raspberry field this morning. There is alot of potential out there, but there is not enough activity to open for berry picking today. A person could probably glean a small amount of berries if they were very diligent. Let's hope for next week. And if you are reading this and you are someone who lives nearby, you are welcome to come pick for free today or tomorrow....happy hunting.

Week 4: Waiting and Watching

The store will be open on Saturdays beginning next Saturday, August 30; however, the raspberries will not be ready. Many of my neighbrs are saying how their gardens are slow growing this year. Perhaps mother nature knows something we don't. Sorry to disappoint all my loyal berry pickers out there. Keep checking the blog.

Week 3: Raspberry update

I will go out on a limb and say that we will have raspberries beginning Saturday, August 30. I will also have the store open that day and every Saturday until it gets cold. I will have raspberry jam and lavender and lavender products.....and maybe some surprises. Hope to see you then.

Week 2: Raspberry News

Alot of people have been calling and asking about the raspberries. We are usually in full picking season by this time in the year; however we are at least a month behind. Keep checking this blog as I will update it weekly now. Whether we have berries ready or not, the store will be open on Saturdays beginning August 30. We will have jam and lavender products.....and hopefully berry picking by then.

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.