Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Black Raspberries and Clematis


This summer we have been abundantly blessed with delicious raspberries, both red and black. Ever since I was a little girl black raspberries have been a favorite. For many years they grew wild along the edge of my mom's yard. My sisters and I loved to pick and eat blackberries on hot summer days. Very often we had enough for a pie too.
About four years ago Adam planted both red and black raspberries at our home. In the picture above you can see the row of black raspberries to the left and red to the right.

It has taken time, but it is certainly a blessing to see the bushes reach their full potential and produce enough berries to be useful.
We had enough berries to make two batches of jam (20 jars). I love making lots of jam each year. Family and friends are always pleased to receive a jar of jam. I feel like it is a way to preserve some of summer for the winter months.
Each year my clematis brings me so much joy! The previous owners of our home planted the clematis. It was a lovely surprise the first summer we lived here.
"He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end." Ecclesiastes 3:11

10 comments:

  1. Hello! What a beautiful berry patch you have. Yes they take time but oh the joy of having jam from your own berries! I love blackberries to, but sadly they won't grow up as far north as I am. I remember picking them from the bushes against my grandparents barn when I was young.
    Your clematis is very lovely!

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    1. Thank you, Jennifer! Yes, it was such a treat to make jam from our own berries this year.

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  2. So happy to see a post from you! I’m currently puttering around in my house with the apron on that I purchased from your Etsy shop. Out of all the aprons I own, it is my very favorite. Those berries look yum!!!

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    1. Thank you! I am so happy to know that you have enjoyed your apron. Your comment really made my day! : )

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  3. I grew up having wild blackberry bushes edging our yard too. They bring to mind one of my fondest memories from childhood. Thank you for sharing.

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    1. Thank you, Tia! Yes, blackberries will always make me think of my childhood too.

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  4. Hello! I love to see a post from you. This one is beautiful and inspiring like always. I love the aprons you made for me and enjoy wearing them very much. Lorri

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    1. Thank you so much, Lori! I am so happy to know that you enjoy the aprons I have sewn. It truly blesses my heart.

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  5. It is so nice to see your berries and clematis! I love black raspberries! I have good memories of black raspberries and clematises from childhood. I still enjoy them both. What a blessing to have fresh berries and beautiful flowers! :) Thank you for sharing the bounty, virtually. :)

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    1. Thank you! Yes, I do feel truly blessed! Berries and flowers are two of my favorite summertime blessings. : )

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