1st Blackberry

Day 205 - I spotted my first ripe blackberry today, this reminded me of when as children we would go and pick baskets full for my nan to make blackberry and apple jam.

[Chris H]

Ah those were the days.

[Annie-Sue]

I'll be making my nan's blackberry jelly later this year - don't let the traditions stop now!

[Sue Cooper]

That's scary. Blackberries shouldn't be ripe until September and it's still only July :(

[Michelle]

@chrisiow @anniesue @susiemc thank you for your comments, I did wonder if they were early, I've seen quite a few in the hedgerows around here.

[CC Folk]

Fun fond memories for you! I think you will need to wait for a few more to ripen before any jam can be made. :)

[Michelle]

@gardenfolk There are quite a few ripe ones along the hedgerows but no where to park to pick them :)

[Gemma Browne]

Yum. Good with apples in a crumble. And Gran's home made jam.

[Michelle]

@gemmabrowne Yummy crumble, I'd forgotten about that!!