Wild blackberry season is here (Central Tx)

They are turning black. Next 2 weekends should be prime, unless someone beats you to them. Luckily i have had several patches develop on my land (thank you birds!). Each year should get better for me as they develop.

Whats the plan? Crumble(like a cobbler but easier to make), wine, and syrup are on my list this year. I acquired a steam juicer and will try it on wine and syrup.

I like cobbler, unfortunately I doubt if there are any patches near me.  My blackberry is good bird food.

They are here to and I need to get picking! I've got some close that I've just been eating off the vine but there's a large patch at a friends ranch a couple miles away I typically get 4-5gal worth... I need to get-a-pickin!!!

My favorites for blackberries are jam, usually with apricots or loquats. And pie, but not a baked pie, a glace pie. I've never understood baking pies with fresh fruit, it totally changes the texture. And, of course, lots of fresh eating.

Muscadine grapes are coming along. July 4th is the timeframe to harvest them.