Blueberries

Dear Blueberry Fans,

We were up in the earliest of blueberry rows this morning testing out the berries. OMG, the berries are large and extremely tasty. As a matter of fact the taste testing got a bit out of control. Let's just say I have enough antioxidants to last the week! We will open for picking this Saturday 6/22 from 9-5. The plan is to be open for picking Saturdays and Wednesdays. This will give the plants time to recoup between picking days. Our price this season will be $3.25 per pound. You can bring your own containers if you like. Come early. Depending on how many folks stop by, the currently ripe crop could be quickly picked out. Please pick all the ripe berries you can find on one bush before moving on to another. This is important for the plants' health and continued productivity. Pick only the darkest berries that give to the touch. Blueberries will not continue to ripen once they're picked.

The raccoon battle continues. The coyote urine has seemingly had little affect yet. The have-a heart trap we've purchased has, so far, been used for the raccoons amusement. It looks like they play the game of "Let's figure out how to get the bait without getting caught"! They are three for three. Early this morning at 12:30am we heard screaming coming from the chicken area. I staggered out to find Big Red the rooster literally tangled up in the electric fence getting a shock pulsing about every 2 seconds. He had obviously been running for his life. I had to cut the fence to free him. He seems fine today. I thought all the chickens were inside under lock and key, but I missed him some how. My Dad's wife Joyce said, "no offense, but it sounds like we could have a new reality show called, "Are You Smarter Than a Raccoon". Could be perfect for Jeff Foxworthy's newest hosting job.

The saga continues.

Vicky and Steve