Raspberries

Got bit up big time by mosquitoes while bees of all sorts flew all about us. But it was well worth it! These sweet, juicy, delectable berries were devoured in no time at all!

Soon, frost will be ruining any remaining, ripening fruit. I'm just hoping for a good loooong Indian summer to make up for the lack of usual warmth we normally have in June, July, and August! --LKR

Raspberries

We've been harvesting juicy red raspberries for well over a month, now. There must be more than one variety growing in our garden, but I don't remember picking them as early as we began this year.

When we first moved up to Eau Claire, WI, I lamented leaving our very prolific and flavorful berries behind in Villa Park, IL. However, I was thrilled to at least be able to pick berries in our new yard for after school treats! And after three years, we're reaping a whole lot more! --LKR

A Visitor Midst the Thorns

We've been out picking juicy red raspberries for over a month, now, and have fought off bees of all sorts, stinkbugs, grasshoppers, and recently after a lot of rain (after a rather dry summer), pesky mosquitoes. ~Groan!~ But I never expected to find this little green frog hiding among the thorns and leaves! Isn't he sweet?

Last year we had one like him residing on a yellow sprinkler under our water faucet at the side of our house. He was partially hidden by the leaves of hostas. Otherwise, he was very easy to spot! --LKR