Kerplink!  Kerplank! Kerplunk!

One of our favorite things about summer is picking blueberries from the huge bushes in our yard. They were planted way before we moved here and love the location.  I am not sure how many years it would take to get mature  bushes that are so prolific, but I do know that if we ever move from here I will plant some more.  It is like gardening, but without any of the work.

We ususally get so many blueberries that we are able to bake  pies, blueberry crisps, sauces for ice cream, muffins and then freeze some so that we areable to enjoy those during the long, long winter.

Two years ago we planted strawberry plants in a small patch near the house.  And while they seem to be doing okay, they are not producing many strawberries yet.  I am not sure how long we need to wait for that to start happening, but I look forward to not having to divide a strawberry into quarters.

Anyone who doesn’t have bushes of their own, I would highly encourage you to go to one of those pick-your-own places.  Kids really love it and it gives them such a sense of accomplishment.