Abundant..............

......is the word I would use to describethe blackberries in our yard. At the end of last year when it was time to prepare the garden for Winter my husband very carefully cut back the blackberry bush in our yard. It looks like the work that he did paid off because we have an excess of berries right now! Every day we pick the ripe berries that we can reach and the next day we seem to pick even more.

I've been saving up all of the extras (and there is a LOT) to try my hand at canning this year. Canning has always been something that I have wanted to try, but did not have anyone to learn from. Yes, I know that I can just get a book but I would much rather learn first hand from someone who knows what they're doing. Lucky for me I recently discovered West Marin Free Skool. A kind local volunteer is graciously holding a class on canning both savory and sweet foods! I'm crossing my fingers that my blackberries will be put to good use!

While picking blackberries I discovered a little rosebush that was being swamped by some Jasmine. Another chore to put on my list............................

Summer Harvest

Look at we harvested from the garden today!

I would have posted pics of the beautiful blackberries that we picked from our yard, but we ate them!

I have been working on my Jacobs Ladder quilt top and will post pics tomorrow.

Inspiration

inspiring me on this beautiful first friday of summer vacation......

...I have committed to not buying any store made summer drinks this year so I have become and expert at making Sweet/Sun Tea.

...my "super" courgette is coming along nicely :)

...finally my cauliflower is showing signs of life!

...more peas to come

...my hanging basket growing just how I like it!

in gratitude, happy weekend!