Summer Berries

Oregon has had an unusual spring and summer in terms of weather. It was incredibly warm and dry for several weeks when it should have been cool and wet. Any time the weather patterns change there's the opportunity for some interesting occurrences. This year crops are coming on early and fast.

On Saturday, June 1 my mother, aunt and I picked strawberries. I don't ever remember picking that soon in the summer. Last year, we picked strawberries on June 20. In 2010, we picked on June 24.

Picking berries in 2010. No pictures of strawberries this year!

Today, my mother, sister, niece and I picked raspberries. Thirty pounds of raspberries that will be eaten fresh and frozen for winter consumption. It's really nice to have "fresh" fruit during those long, cold, winter months.