Blackberry Love

I have a special love for blackberries.  I used to walk down the lane on the farm I grew up on and they were growing in wild brambles along the fence.  There they dangled so begging me to pick them and take them home.  I would step into the ditch and not hesitate to pick a bowlful  even though I would come out scratched up by their thorns.

Today, thanks to my Grandfather, I have a nice variety of thornless blackberry that we have been enjoying.  

Here are the same blackberries trained on a wire trellis we had on the garden shed.  We had to move that shed, so we had to remove the canes and move them.  It has been like starting all over but, trellising as you can see, will give you the highest yield with the blackberry.

So, for the treat to go with tea today it was Blackberry Cobbler. 
I'll share the recipe tomorrow. 

My mug was perfect for this time of year also, because the roses are in full bloom.  The mug was made by Roy Kirkham and the pattern is Redoute Roses. 

My roses today are Abraham Darby roses by David Austin.  The roses bloom and fade in just a day due to the heat.  Their smell is amazing and they are so loaded with petals they spill about everywhere.

I took this picture in front of my little backdoor herb garden.  We removed all the trees in our yard (they were all diseased) this year and I have so much sun all of the plants are exploding with blooms and producing more fruit than they have in years.

We are are pretty practical gardeners.  We are planting berries and really only investing in plants that produce food.  Except for my roses, hydrangea, and I am sure I will eventually squeeze a peony in somewhere.  

  

 Sherry

I will link this to:
  

Tea Time Tuesday at Rose Chintz Cottage 

A Return to Loveliness  at A Delightsome Life 

Tea Cup Tuesday at Martha's Favorites

Tea Cup Tuesday at Artful Affirmations

Tuesday Cuppa Tea at Antiques and Teacups 

Friends Sharing Tea at Bernideen's Tea Time Blog 

Rooted in Thyme Simple and Sweet Fridays
Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style

Inspire Me Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life

Tweak It Tuesday at Cozy Little House

Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home

Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage

Say G'Day at Natasha in Oz

Cottage Style Party at Lavender Garden Cottage 

Share Your Cup Thursday at Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olsen

Your Going to Love it Tuesday At Kathe with an E

Project Inspire at An Extraordinary Day
August Before and After at Thrifty Decor Chick
Tuesday Garden Party at Creative Country Mom
The Scoop at Confessions of a Plate Addict
Weekends are Fun Party at Oh My Heartsie Girl
Tuesday Garden Party at Fishtail Cottage